Ukrainian officials are warning that Russian forces may escalate missile and air strikes over the weekend, ahead of Russia’s planned Victory Day celebrations on Monday.
In his daily late-night address, President Volodymyr Zelensky called on citizens to “strictly follow the public order and curfew regulations” in their communities.
“I ask all our citizens – especially these days – not to ignore the air raid sirens,” he said. “Please, this is your life, the life of your children.”
Residents are also currently banned from visiting forests in formerly occupied territory because “a great threat of mines and tripwire mines left after the Russian military remains there”.
“Be sure to comply with the ban,” Zelensky reminded Ukrainians.