Kyiv Defense Council decides to strengthen security measures in capital – authorities

28.03.2024, 10:22 en.interfax.com.ua

The Kyiv Defense Council held an urgent meeting in connection with the latest statements by the leaders of the aggressor country regarding their intentions to increase the number of missile attacks aimed at civilian targets and civilians of Ukraine and Kyiv in particular.

"This is confirmed by the latest missile attacks using weapons with the shortest arrival time. In addition, the threat of attempts by enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups to penetrate into the city territory, attracting agents of the Russian special services and other hostile elements to destabilize the situation in the capital cannot be ruled out," the Kyiv City Military Administration points out on the Telegram channel.

Taking into account this information, the Kyiv Defense Council decided to urgently work out the issues of holding future events in the city of Kyiv, which involve attracting a large number of people, as well as review regulatory and administrative documents on the life of citizens of the capital on the issues of public transport, sports, cultural, educational, medical, entertainment events, as well as in crowded places to ensure the safety of citizens.

"All security and military structures of Kyiv, in accordance with their powers, should increase attention to crowded places, ensure compliance with public safety and order in the capital. Ensure all necessary measures that contribute to the safety of the citizens of Kyiv. All responsible structures and balance holders of protective structures of civil protection should ensure constant access of the population to shelters and readiness of invincibility points for use," the message states.

Separately, social networks will be monitored for the spread of disinformation, provocations and other information aimed at destabilizing the situation in the capital.

"I ask the people of Kyiv to remain calm. Do not panic. We are taking preventive measures to ensure that Kyiv and its residents are reliably protected. Follow the safety rules - do not ignore air warning signals. Take care of yourself," head of the Kyiv City Military Administration Serhiy Popko said.