Ukraine warns of possible Russian attacks ahead of Independence Day
Ukraine's Security Service has called for heightened vigilance ahead of 24 August, warning of possible attacks and sabotage. It also flagged attempts to collect military information.
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has issued a warning urging increased vigilance in the period leading up to the country's Independence Day on 24 August, citing an elevated risk of hostile activity during this time.
Potential threats
According to the agency, citizens and responsible bodies should be alert to several possible forms of danger, including direct attacks, acts of sabotage, and suspicious activity by individuals or groups. The service also warned of attempts to gather military-related information that could be used against Ukraine.
Context
The warning comes as Ukraine continues to fight against Russia's invasion, with major national holidays historically representing periods of heightened security risk. Ukrainian authorities regularly urge the public to report suspicious activity in order to prevent possible incidents during holiday periods.
The SBU did not provide further details on specific threats or their sources, but the call for vigilance suggests security services are preparing for potential increased Russian activity around 24 August.
