Ukraine Says It Doesn't Want U.S. A-10s (Updated) - AVweb

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That. Is correct, he was at that time below 700 agl and in uncontrolled airspace and no svfr required.
1 mile clear of clouds or maybe less for Helicopters, I’m not sure. The media is missing that point.

SVFR explanation by FAA.

https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/systemops/fs/alaskan/alaska/fai/svfr/