The Ministry of Internal Affairs called on Ukrainians not to ignore air alarm signals on Independence Day because of possible "surprises" from the occupiers

Ukrainians were urged to be vigilant and not to ignore air anxiety before Ukraine's Independence Day and on the day of celebration due to possible hostile attacks. First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Yevgeny Yenin said this on the national telephone. “We know well that the Russian leader loves symbolism. That is why we are waiting for "special surprises" for all residents of our country.

I can say right away, and this is not a secret that no storm of the capital or the offensive of the Russians is expected this day. At the same time, rockets and other "surprises", which are prepared mainly for the civilian population of Ukraine, have both in service, ”he explained. The video of the day, Yinin urged Ukrainians to follow the curfew and respond to air anxiety. He added that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the SBU operate in conditions of increased combat readiness.

At the end of July, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Ukraine will celebrate Independence Day on August 24 this year. NSDC Secretary Alexei Danilov reported that the Ukrainian forces are aware of the possible provocations of Russians on Independence Day and work for advanced. On August 15, Belaruski Gayun's monitoring group reported that Russia had accumulated considerable forces in Belarus - probably for a massive rocket strike in Ukraine.