Main points
- On Easter, the police will operate in an intensified mode with checks in places of mass gatherings due to the threat of terrorist attacks.
- Russia may also resort to attacks, as it will not be possible to prevent the gathering of people during Easter.
Are terrorist attacks and mass attacks possible on Easter / Channel 24 Collage
A spokeswoman for the National Police said that on Easter, the police will work in an intensified mode and conduct checks in places of mass gatherings. Ukrainians should really avoid crowded places during the holidays.
The enemy is insidious and can really prepare for anything. Military expert Denys Popovych told Channel 24 about this, noting that such incidents already occurred last year.
Are terrorist attacks and mass attacks possible on Easter?
The military expert emphasized that even in peacetime, the police have always worked in crowded places during holidays. Now, in times of war, law enforcement officers must work in an intensified mode with increased vigilance and readiness.
The threat of terrorist attacks remains , as the Russian spy network is actively operating.
It would be advisable to avoid mass gatherings for security reasons. However, we understand that this will not be possible on Easter, as people will be going to churches. Unfortunately, Russia may take advantage of this,
– Popovych emphasized.
He also recalled that last year the Russians had already resorted to an attack on Palm Sunday. On that day, the enemy attacked the city of Sumy, killing 34 people.
Note! The police also emphasized that the threat from Russia remains during the holidays. Citizens are urged to be attentive and not ignore air raid sirens.
How exactly does the enemy prepare for terrorist attacks?
Meanwhile, military expert Pavlo Narozhnyi noted that every day the SBU sends out messages and writes on social networks that the enemy is actively working and looking for drug addicts, people with social problems, and debts, offering them easy money.
“The enemy's method is simple: first they ask people to do something simple (paint a slogan on the wall, take a picture, and send it to the curator). The next step is something more ,” he said.
In this way, the Russians can recruit a person who will later, for example, set fire to a car or bring explosives to a police building. Therefore, Ukrainians should act cautiously.
Will there be a truce at Easter?
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Ukraine has offered Russia a ceasefire for Easter. Our country has expressed its readiness for a ceasefire during these days and for any compromises, but not at the cost of sovereignty and dignity.
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However, according to Volodymyr Zelensky, the enemy does not share this special period of the year. On April 6, the occupiers attacked Odessa, resulting in the death of 3 people. The President emphasized that nothing is sacred for the enemy.
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Zelensky also said that if Russia is ready to stop attacking Ukrainian energy, we will be ready to respond in kind. Kyiv has already conveyed the corresponding proposal to Moscow through American intermediaries.