#safety
Articles: 14
ImportantCrimePolice warn of a new scheme: malicious apps via ads and Telegram bots
Fraudsters lure people to fake sites and ask them to download a file. How the scheme works and why free offline navigators are dangerous.
Society · GuideA Kyivan's go bag: what to pack to be ready for the shelter in a few minutes
A checklist for a go bag: documents, medicines, water, chargers and warm clothes. How to pack it so it is not too heavy.
Crime · GuideWhat to do if fraudsters have deceived you: a step-by-step guide for the first hours
A clear sequence of actions for those who gave money or data to fraudsters: how to block a card, where to report and how to preserve evidence.
CrimeRobbery in a stairwell on Sobornosti Avenue: what police said
A man in a Kyiv apartment block took money from a young man and then threatened him with a weapon. What is known, and how to behave during an attack.
WorldGermany creates its first drone regiment using lessons from the war in Ukraine
According to media, the German army is forming its first drone regiment. What is known about this initiative and why drones are changing modern war.
World · ExplainerNATO: how the Alliance takes decisions and what Article 5 means
We explain how the North Atlantic Council works, why decisions are made by consensus and what exactly collective defence guarantees.
Society · GuideAn air raid alert at home: the two-walls rule and how to prepare a safe place
What to do if the alert catches you at home and you cannot reach a shelter. The two-walls rule, tips and mistakes to avoid.
WorldMacron orders a plan to protect France's infrastructure from Russia's hybrid threats
According to media, in September the French president announced a plan to protect critical infrastructure from drones and cyberattacks.
Crime · GuideWhat to do if your phone is stolen or lost: first steps
A step-by-step plan for the first hours: how to block the SIM card and banking apps, find the device and protect your accounts.
Crime · GuideThefts from cars and bicycles in the city: how to reduce the risk
Simple rules that help protect a car and a bicycle from theft: where to park, what not to leave in the cabin and which locks to choose.
Economy · GuideSafe online shopping: how to check a shop and avoid fraudsters
A practical checklist: what to verify on a site before buying, how to pay safely and what to do if the goods do not arrive.
Crime · GuideFake summonses and threats of a “criminal case”: how fraudsters operate in Kyiv and how to tell the deception
Fraudsters send messages on behalf of a military enlistment office or the police demanding payment of a “fine”. How to recognise a fake and where to verify information.
Crime · GuideSafety in Kyiv in the evening: whom to call, how to get home and what to carry
A practical guide for Kyivans: the difference between 102 and 112, how to act during an attack or an alert and which apps can help.
Crime · GuideDomestic violence: where to turn for help and how to act in danger
What counts as domestic violence, which helplines exist, how to document a case and where to find a safe place and psychological support.