Checking documents and cars: SBU conducts security measures in Kyiv city centre
1 May 2024 10:15
The Security Service is conducting routine counter-intelligence activities in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv. Special forces are checking citizens’ documents and inspecting buildings. This was reported by the SBU, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
The main locations include St Sophia and St Michael’s Squares and the surrounding area.
It is noted that the main purpose of the measures is to check and strengthen the counter-sabotage protection of important state facilities and places of mass gatherings.
The exercises are being carried out jointly with the State Protection Department, the National Police, the Military Law Enforcement Service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other units involved in the defence of the capital.
During the security measures, the security forces
- inspect the territory and individual buildings and premises (apartments, offices, common areas of apartment buildings, public service facilities, etc.) to identify items prohibited for circulation
- checking citizens in the city centre.
“The drills will be conducted in accordance with the legal regime of martial law. During the drills, it is possible to restrict passage and traffic on the streets of the city, check citizens’ documents and inspect vehicles,”
– the statement said.
The agency urges people to be understanding of possible inconveniences and respond appropriately to lawful actions and demands of law enforcement.
In addition, it is necessary to have identification documents with you and to comply with the curfew regime.
