Grant Shapps has instructed the CAA to ensure airlines avoid Ukraine airspace to "keep passengers and crew safe" following a "full-scale" Russian invasion of the country on Thursday morning (24 February).
According to national news sources, Russian president Vladimir Putin has ordered a "major military assault" on Ukraine, with reports of missile strikes and explosions in major cities.
Following what Shapps described as "horrific events", the UK Foreign Office confirmed Ukrainian airspace has been closed.
It also advised those in neighbouring countries, such as Russia, Moldova, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Romania and Hungary, to be aware of Ukraine travel advice.
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