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OPERATIONAL BRIEF: KYIV

STATUS: HIGH RISK
Last Updated: 2026-01-19T10:08:36.686Z|Author: system
COUNTRY ENTRY REQUERMENTS

Ukraine is currently under Martial Law (2026 status dependent on war). Borders strictly controlled. Visas may be suspended/required.

Fan Safety Score
52
Physical Safety
60MODERATE
Theft Protection
40MODERATE
Scams
60MODERATE
Police Reliability
50MODERATE

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:02 AM

AVG BEER

Cheap (in peace time). Currently restricted. Alcohol sales times limited.

LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM

FORECAST

DATA PENDING

Weather forecast will be available soon

OPERATIONAL MAP

Stadium accessNSC Olimpiyskiy

GETTING TO THE GROUND

Metro to 'Olimpiiska' (Blue Line) for NSC. 'Arsenalna' or walk from Maidan for Lobanovskyi.

Warning: AIR RAID SIRENS. If siren sounds, match stops. Proceed to shelter (Metro stations are shelters). Curfew is in effect widely.

National Stadium (70,000). Away fans in Sections 1, 3, 5 (South-West). Modern, roofed. Currently used for big international/domestic matches if allowed.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Weapons
  • Pyrotechnics
  • Drones

CRITICAL

Matches may correspond with shelters. Capacity restricted by shelter size.

Exit routes & evacuation

Follow steward instructions immediately.

Immediate evacuation to nearest bomb shelter (Olimpiiska Metro Station).

MISSION LOGISTICS

Hub

CLOSED

Transfer

Kyiv Boryspil (KBP) and Zhuliany (IEV) are closed to civil aviation.

Tip

Entry only via Train/Bus from Poland (Przemysl/Warsaw) or Moldova.

RECOMMENDED ZONE

Khreshchatyk Street / Maidan Nezalezhnosti. The heart of Kyiv. Many restaurants/bars (check curfew hours).

RECOMMENDED

Khreshchatyk offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.

TACTICAL INTEL

GATHERING POINT

CENTRAL MEETING POINT

Maidan Nezalezhnosti

Independence Square. 20 min walk to NSC. 10 mins to Lobanovskyi.

POLICE PROFILE

MILITARY PATROLS

Police and Military active. Documents (Passport) must be carried at ALL times. No photos of military/checkpoints.