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You should read the Travel Warning for Ukraine before traveling.

Terrorism Activity: Credible information indicates terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Europe. European governments are taking action to guard against terrorist attacks; however, all European countries remain potentially vulnerable to attacks from transnational terrorist organizations.

Small-scale bombings and terrorism incidents continue to occur throughout Ukraine. While most attacks are at night and appear intended to cause property damage and incite fear, some attacks were fatal, targeting populated areas during daylight hours.

Potential for civil disturbances: Large-scale protests have occurred in many cities throughout Ukraine.

Crimea: U.S. citizens are urged to follow the guidance in the Travel Warning for Ukraine and defer all travel to the Crimean Peninsula. The Russian Federation is likely to take further actions in Crimea consistent with their illegal occupation of this part of Ukraine. The international community, including the United States and Ukraine, does not recognize this purported annexation.

Eastern Ukraine: The Department of State also warns U.S. citizens to defer all travel to Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Russian-backed separatists continue to control areas in the Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts.

Crime:Tourists may be perceived as wealthy and become easy targets. The police are poorly paid, and historically were known for corruption and soliciting bribes. The Embassy has also received an increase in reports concerning burglaries, robberies and pickpocketing throughout Ukraine.

Refer to theDepartment of State and theFBI for information regarding scams.

Victims of Crime: Report crimes to the local police at 102 and contact the U.S. Embassy at +38 (044) 521-5566 during business hours, or +38 (044) 521-5000 after hours. Remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting the crime.

See our webpage on help for U.S. victims of crime overseas.

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Domestic Violence: U.S. citizen victims of domestic violence may contact the Embassy for assistance.

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