Drone flights to be temporarily banned in Kyrgyzstan's Issyk-Kul region for SCO summit and Nomad Games

Kyrgyzstan will temporarily ban drone and general aviation flights in the Issyk-Kul region and the city of Karakol as part of enhanced security measures. The airspace restrictions will be in effect from August 27 to September 10, prohibiting all flights without special permission.

The measures are directly linked to the upcoming high-profile international events: the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit of Heads of State and the VI World Nomad Games. The SCO summit is scheduled to be held in Bishkek from August 31 to September 1, while the World Nomad Games will run from August 31 to September 6.

The opening ceremony for the World Nomad Games is set for August 31 at the Bishkek Arena. While the main sporting competitions and cultural events will be hosted in the scenic Issyk-Kul region, the security cordon will extend to its airspace to ensure the safety of global leaders and participants.