Enhanced security measures were introduced at the infrastructure facilities in the ATO zone in connection with the increased threat of terrorist attacks in recent days. This is reported by the press center of the ATO HQ.
"During the past few days, the threat of terrorist attacks on the territory of the infrastructure facilities in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts has increased significantly, including attempts to penetrate the territory controlled by Ukraine by the enemy's secret subversive groups. In connection with this, the ATO HQ and the forces of all the subjects of the antiterrorist operation such as State security service, Armed forces of Ukraine, State border guard service, National Guard of Ukraine, State emergency service and National police of Ukraine conduct counter-diversion measures, in a result of which additional restrictions were introduced and filtration measures were strengthened", - the report reads.
In particular, the units of the National Police have been transferred to the enhanced mode of service, additional checks of citizens are conducted at checkpoints and in crowded places.
"We emphasize that such measures are of a temporary nature and are aimed exclusively at ensuring the safety of civilians. The headquarters of the ATO asks citizens to understand the temporary restrictions", - the report reads.