The SSU is carrying out counterintelligence (security) measures in Pechersk district of Kyiv, in particular, within the government quarter and the adjacent territories.

The activities are conducted in cooperation with the State Protection Department of Ukraine, the National Police and the AFU Military Law Enforcement Service.

The purpose is to check and strengthen counter-sabotage protection of important government facilities, enhance security of persons under state protection. This is especially relevant in the context of the armed aggression of russia, which is trying to destabilize the situation in Ukraine by any means.

With the participation of officers of the State Protection Department, the security forces are:

• inspecting the territory and individual premises (apartments, offices, common areas of apartment buildings, public service facilities, etc.) to identify prohibited items;
• checking citizens on the territory of the government quarter. Security procedures in Kyiv’s Pechersk district are being strengthened.

The activities are carried out taking into account the legal regime of martial law.

During them, passage for individuals and vehicles can be restricted, IDs can be checked, vehicles - inspected.

The SSU is apologizing for possible inconveniences and is kindly asking to respond appropriately to lawful actions and requests of law enforcement officers, to carry identification documents and observe the curfew.

We emphasize that in its activity the SSU adheres to the principle of legality and constitutional inviolability of citizens’ rights and freedoms.