Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi explained the conditions under which the airport could reopen during the war. Everything boils down to one fundamental question - and Ukraine cannot resolve it on its own. This was reported by , Dengi.ua ( ), and , with a link to Glavkom.

What Sadovyi Said About the Possible Reopening of the Airport in Lviv

The mayor of Lviv commented on the possibility of resuming operations at the Danylo Halytskyi Lviv International Airport under martial law.

Here’s what the mayor said about the conditions for reopening:

  • The key factor remains 100% safety for passengers and airlines;
  • Discussions are currently ongoing regarding potential mechanisms for ensuring safe flights;
  • The issue must be resolved completely and without compromise.

“There’s a discussion because there’s an airport in Moscow, one in St. Petersburg, one in Lviv, and one in Boryspil. Have you ever heard of anyone attacking an airport in Moscow or St. Petersburg? That’s why they’re closing them. If our international partners can get this right…,” Sadovyi emphasized.

Why Proximity to the Polish Border does not Solve the Security Issue

The mayor emphasized that neither the presence of modern air defense systems nor Lviv’s geographical proximity to the Polish border cannot completely eliminate the threat of Russia using ballistic missiles.

What else is critically important for resuming flights:

  • Technical readiness is just one of many stages;
  • The priority is passenger safety during the flight;
  • Complex legal and financial issues concerning foreign nationals, airlines, and risk insurance must be resolved;
  • Not only technical solutions are needed, but also strict international agreements guaranteeing the safety of civilian flights.

What Scandal Has Erupted Around Lviv Airport

In parallel with the discussion on resuming flights, Andriy Sadovyi sharply criticized a recent decision by the Lviv Regional Military Administration (RMA), which, according to him, puts an end to the future development of the local airport.

Details of the urban planning scandal:

  • The Lviv RMA, airport management, and the authorities of neighboring Sokilniky signed a memorandum;
  • The document concerns large-scale development of areas directly adjacent to the airport;
  • Maksym Kozitsky, head of the Lviv RMA, stated that he was extremely surprised by the Lviv City Council’s public stance on this issue;
  • The Regional State Administration has already published an official response to Sadovyi’s concerns, but the debate shows no signs of cooling down.