The FAA prohibits U.S. military operations over eastern Ukraine . Tensions have been high between Ukraine and Russia since street protests forced former pro-Moscow President Viktor Yanukovych from power in February . Airlines are diverting flights around the area . Problems in the region prompted some airspace changes earlier this year . Crash ##ing was not within airspace prohibited by U.S. regulators .
The FAA prohibits U.S. military operations over eastern Ukraine . Airlines are diverting flights around the area . Problems in the region prompted some airspace changes earlier this year . Crash ##ing was not within airspace prohibited by U.S. regulators .