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How safe is Kiev for tourists?

Risk level Avoid all travel to Ukraine due to the Russian military invasion. Your safety is at high risk, particularly if you engage in active combat. On October 10, 2022, Russia launched numerous missile strikes against Ukrainian civilian and government infrastructure in multiple cities, including Kyiv.



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Kharkiv is in Eastern Ukraine, not Western. So, it is Eastern Ukraine that is sort of sympathing with Russia, but not so much recently, due to known events in Crimea and Donbass. Kharkiv situation is pretty safe.

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Tap water is chemically safe in Ukraine, but it is recommended to boil water before drinking it. It is even better to use bottled purified water available almost in every shop. However, we recommend that you buy water in supermarkets, so you can be assured that the water is not spurious.

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Russia - Level 4: Do Not Travel. Updated to remove COVID-specific information and the kidnapping risk indicator as well as updates to security risks.

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Event: The U.S. Department of State recommends that U.S. citizens do not travel to Ukraine.

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