Curfew in Kyiv and Kyiv region to last a day-and-a-half

Roman Petrenko — Tuesday, 15 March 2022, 12:20

A curfew has been imposed in the city of Kyiv and the Kyiv region from 20:00 on March 15 till 07:00 on March 17.

Source: Kyiv city mayor Vitalii Klychko, Kyiv Regional State Administration

Quote: "Today is a difficult and dangerous moment.

According to the decision of military command, from today –20:00 on 15 March– a curfew will be introduced in Kyiv.

The curfew will run until 07:00 on 17 March."

Details: Klychko stressed that on Wednesday moving around the city without special passes will be prohibited for the whole day. Going out will be permitted only to reach a shelter.

The mayor asked all residents of Kyiv to prepare for the fact that they will have to be at home or in a shelter for two days.

The Kyiv Regional State Administration explained that these are forced measures. Their aim is to protect the region's residents.