In Ukraine, police to enhance security on memorial days
National Police. Photo: Kyiv Patrol Police on Facebook
The National Police of Ukraine has switched to an enhanced operational mode to ensure law and order during memorial days, reports "Ukrinform". Law enforcement officials urged believers to exercise caution and not visit closed zones due to high danger to life.
"Police are already enhancing security measures from today due to memorial days," said Anatoly Seredynsky, First Deputy Head of the Preventive Activities Department of the National Police. "This is primarily related to risks of discovering explosive objects."
The official emphasized that military administrations have banned visits to about a thousand cemeteries in Kherson, Chernihiv, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Luhansk regions. The main threats in these areas remain missile strikes, enemy drone activity, and unexploded mines.
In Kyiv, 31 cemeteries will be placed under special control. Security there will be provided by police officers, National Guard fighters, and representatives of public formations.
"Police officers together with other forces will serve on the territory of burial sites from April 18 to 22," said Anna Strashok, spokesperson for the capital's police. "The main goal of preventive measures is to ensure public safety and law and order." Before visits begin, the territory will be checked by explosive ordnance disposal specialists and canine units.
Law enforcement officials ask citizens not to ignore air raid signals and to immediately call 102 when discovering suspicious objects.
Earlier, the UOJ wrote that police urged Ukrainians not to attend Paschal service.
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