Representatives of the National Police of Ukraine and Kyiv municipal security officers will patrol the places of worship and gatherings of believers during the celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord on May 5 to maintain law and order, said the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration Serhiy Popko.
“Law enforcement officers will be on duty near the churches to help evacuate believers and clergy to the nearest shelters during the air raid. In addition, there will be special temporary monitoring centers that will promptly monitor the situation in Kyiv to avoid offenses,” the city military administration said in a statement on its telegram channel on Wednesday.
It is reported that law enforcement officers will guard churches, cathedrals and the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra National Reserve in the capital “in order to prevent provocations.”
The curfew on Easter will remain in effect from 00:00 to 05:00, Popko said.
“Dear Kyiv residents and guests of the city, if possible, watch the service online – on TV or via YouTube or Facebook. If you do decide to go to church, take care of safety! Try to avoid large crowds. Do not forget that the country is at war. Our enemy has nothing sacred! Even on such bright days of celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord, the aggressor can only be expected to do evil! The threat of provocations or rocket attacks on this day has not been lifted! Follow the safety rules. Be aware of air raid warnings. When they are announced, go to the nearest shelter,” the statement reads.
