This decision was taken as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine.
Bulgaria closes airspace for Russian airlines due to Russian attack on Ukraine.
This was reported in the press service of the Ministry of Transport of this country.
“All aircraft that have a license issued by the Russian Federation cannot enter the sovereign airspace of the Republic of Bulgaria, including the airspace over territorial waters,” the report says.
The ban is valid from 00.00 February 26, 2022.
“The action is being held in connection with the escalation of the military conflict and as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine,” the Bulgarian ministry said.
In addition, the Rada TV channel reported that Estonia and Lithuania are closing the airspace for Russia.
Earlier it was reported that Poland and the Czech Republic are closing the airspace for Russian airlines.
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