The SSU continues to prevent and neutralize threats of intelligence and subversive activities against our state. In most regions of Ukraine, the SSU is planning and conducting large-scale multi-stage exercises.

The focus of the training is to practice activities to protect the state border and strategically important entities.

The purpose of the drills is to improve interagency cooperation in countering possible terrorist and subversive threats.

Exercises are conducted in conditions as close to real as possible with the use of special equipment and weapons. Therefore, in some areas temporarily restriction of movement of pedestrians and vehicles is possible, as well as verification of IDs, vehicle inspections, etc.

The SSU apologizes for any inconveniences and appeals to citizens to respond appropriately to lawful requests of law enforcement.

The training is taking place according to the current legislation and with strict observance of human rights and freedoms.

In addition, the SSU urges citizens to be vigilant and immediately inform the law enforcement by phone 0 800 501 482, e-mail: callcenter@ssu.gov.ua or in other convenient way regarding:

• suspicious individuals who show unreasonable interest in military facilities, government buildings and critical infrastructure facilities, or take photos or videos of these entities;
• suspicious vehicles or unmanned aerial vehicles, especially near strategically important facilities;
• detection of suspicious objects or means of destruction.

Thank you for understanding the need for counter-sabotage drills.

The exercises are conducted by Coordination Groups of the Counterterrorism Center at the SSU regional offices.