EASA Warns "Civil Aircraft Could Be Shot Down Over Ukrainian Airspace"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) expressed concern that civilian aircraft near the Ukraine border could be targeted regardless of altitude, warning of operational risks, CNN reported on the 23rd (local time).

EASA stated, "Extreme caution must be exercised when operating flights in the current conflict zone," explaining that "critical infrastructure, including airports, is exposed to military activities, posing risks to civilian aircraft."

Additionally, it emphasized, "Airspace within 100 nautical miles of the Russia-Ukraine border should be avoided."

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