On February 24, Russia announced a military operation, an invasion of Ukraine after weeks of rising tension. On the orders of Russian President Vladimir Putin, explosions took place in Ukraine’s major cities including Kyiv, the capital. Russian and Ukraine airspaces were shut down, flights were halted, reportedly Ukraine’s major airports were bombed. Shocking videos of the bombings created a storm on social media. Amid this unrest between the two nations, you might be wondering if it’s safe to travel to Russia. Well, read on to know more.
Russia & Ukraine Shut Air Spaces & Cancel Flights
When it comes to Ukraine, the Embassy of India has issued a travel advisory urging Indian nationals in the country to refrain from flying to Kyiv and stay put in safe locations after Russia launched a full attack. India sent out an Air India flight to bring back 240 Indian nationals stranded in Ukraine back to Delhi. When it comes to travelling to Russia and Ukraine, both countries have shut down their airspaces amid the ongoing war. With airspaces shut, flights cancelled travel to Russia may not be currently possible, and it may not be safe amid the tensions.
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Watch the moment Russia's President Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine’s Donbas region, warning other nations of consequences if they interfere ⤵️
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— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) February 24, 2022
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Unrest Between The Two Countries Puts Halt On Travel
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned other countries that any attempt to interfere in the war between the two countries could lead to great consequences. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that Russia attacked Ukraine in a cowardly, suicidal manner like Nazi Germany during World War II. He called on Ukrainians to go out and protest against the war. Several countries like France, Australia and Israel have condemned Russia’s war on Ukraine. Amid this uncertainty, it’s wise to not travel to the two countries, until the situation subsides.
Explosions were reported in cities throughout Ukraine early Thursday morning, signaling that a full-scale Russian invasion had begun. Here is a map tracking where attacks have been confirmed. https://t.co/4n2HEocdsq
— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 24, 2022