Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky stated that during the "yellow" level of danger in Kyiv, full operation of the metro system must be ensured. According to RBC-Ukraine, he wrote this in his Telegram channel. According to the head of government, if necessary, the authorities will also increase the number of surface public transport vehicles so that citizens can travel to work, hospitals, and metro stations without obstruction.
Two Levels of Air Alert
According to Koretsky, the government's decisions are aimed at adapting the state, business, and infrastructure to the new tactics of Russian air attacks. In particular, Ukraine is introducing a classification of air alerts by degree of danger: the "yellow" level is declared during attacks by enemy drones, while the "red" level is declared in case of an increased threat of a missile or combined strike. The Cabinet of Ministers approved new rules for responding to air threats, introducing precisely these two levels of danger.
Adaptation of Infrastructure and Business
The changes are designed to adapt the operation of infrastructure, business, and government bodies to the current challenges posed by enemy attacks. In parallel, a 24/7 operating mode is being launched for regional military administrations. In addition, special working groups are being created to help Ukrainian businesses urgently relocate warehouses to safe locations for the purposes of decentralization and product storage.
Contradictory Data
The wording of the sources contains a slight inconsistency regarding the status of the decision. In one place it is stated that the government "adopted" the relevant decisions, while the headline of the RBC-Ukraine article and part of the text say that the Cabinet of Ministers "proposes to allow" the operation of the entire metro, and the prime minister "recommends" ensuring full operation. In other words, it is not entirely clear whether the measure is an already approved decision or is at the proposal/recommendation stage. Both versions are presented in the original source without final clarification.
Context
The introduction of a two-tier alert system and the maintenance of metro operation under the "yellow" level are logically linked to an attempt to reduce the paralyzing effect of air attacks on everyday life: in the event of a drone threat, urban infrastructure should continue to function, while stricter restrictions are introduced only in the case of a missile or combined strike threat. At the same time, measures for the 24/7 operation of military administrations and the relocation of warehouses indicate the systemic nature of the adaptation of the economy and governance to the conditions of ongoing air attacks.
