--- title: "Ukraine introduces two levels of air alerts: business and the metro can operate under the 'yellow' signal" description: "Ukraine's Cabinet is introducing two levels of air alerts: under the 'yellow' signal, business and the metro can operate, and the curfew in Kyiv will be shortened from 01:00 to 05:00." date: 2026-09-03T19:26:07.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/ukraine-introduces-two-levels-of-air-alerts tags: [ukraine, air-raid-alerts, kabinet-of-ministers, kyiv, transport, curfew] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Ukraine introduces two levels of air alerts: business and the metro can operate under the 'yellow' signal ![Passengers resting on the floor in a metro station during the yellow air alert level in Ukraine](https://xab.info/media/2026/09/04/ukraina-vvodit-dva-urovnya-vozdushnyh-trevog/ukraina-vvodit-dva-urovnya-vozdushnyh-trevog-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Ukraine is introducing two levels of air alerts, including a 'yellow' level to allow the economy to continue operating. - Under the 'yellow' level, business operates provided shelters are available; a 3-month period is granted to equip them. - The metro in Kyiv must operate in full, and the curfew is shortened from 01:00 to 05:00. - The reform was introduced against the backdrop of continuous drone attacks and a transport collapse in the capital. The Government of Ukraine is completely overhauling its system for warning about the danger of aerial attacks. As Prime Minister Serhiy Horytsky announced on Telegram, the country is introducing two levels of alerts, with the key innovation being the 'yellow' level, under which the economy and social infrastructure will be able to function in normal mode. According to the head of the Cabinet, the goal of the reform is to give people and businesses greater predictability: 'The economy must work, taxes must flow into the budget, and people must receive their salaries.' ### What changes for business Under the 'yellow' alert level, enterprises will be able to continue operating, but with two mandatory conditions: strict compliance with safety requirements and ensuring access for staff and visitors to shelters. For businesses that do not yet have protective structures, the government has established a three-month transition period to resolve the issue. In addition, local communities have been instructed to accelerate the installation and equipping of mobile shelters to protect citizens from debris. ### Transport and the metro in Kyiv The Cabinet issued separate recommendations for the capital. Kyiv's authorities have been advised to ensure the full operation of the metro during the 'yellow' alert level, and, if necessary, to increase the amount of surface transport so that residents can get to work, metro stations, or hospitals. This decision was made against the backdrop of a transport collapse in Kyiv caused by constant air alerts. ### Curfew and logistics The government also recommended shortening the duration of the curfew in Kyiv from 01:00 to 05:00. During this time, it is proposed to allow the movement of transit heavy vehicles and the carriage of passengers, which should ease logistics and reduce the load on the city's infrastructure. ### Context: new attack tactics The new rules are being introduced against the backdrop of changed tactics in Russian strikes: throughout the day, rocket-powered drones are continuously launched at Ukraine. Constant alerts have already led to transport disruptions in Kyiv and significant problems in business operations, which prompted a review of the entire warning system. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Alert levels, curfew shortening and more: the Cabinet approves new rules](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/rivni-trivog-skorochennya-komendantskoyi-1788361300.html) - Подтверждает утверждение Кабмином новых правил: уровни тревог, сокращение комендантского часа. - [New rules on alerts, the metro and the curfew: Horytsky outlines the Cabinet's decisions](https://fakty.com.ua/ru/ukraine/20260903-novi-pravyla-tryvog-metro-ta-komendantskoyi-godyny-koretskyj-ozvuchyv-rishennya-kabminu/) - Подтверждает заявления Корецкого о правилах тревог, работе метро и комендантском часе. - [Ukraine approves a new classification of air alerts](https://tass.ru/mezhdunarodnaya-panorama/28077593) - Подтверждает введение новой градации воздушных тревог. - [Ukraine changes the rules during air alerts: what happens to transport and business](https://tsn.ua/ru/ukrayina/ukraina-menyaet-pravila-vo-vremya-vozdushnyh-trevog-chto-budet-s-transportom-i-biznesom-3161858.html) - Подтверждает изменения в работе транспорта и бизнеса во время тревог. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: How many alert levels are being introduced in Ukraine? **A:** Two alert levels are being introduced. Under the 'yellow' level, business and social infrastructure may continue operating provided safety requirements are met. ### Q: What must businesses have in place to operate under the 'yellow' alert level? **A:** A mandatory condition is access for staff and visitors to shelters. Enterprises without shelters have been given three months to equip them. ### Q: How will the curfew in Kyiv change? **A:** The duration of the curfew is recommended to be shortened from 01:00 to 05:00, and during this time the movement of transit heavy vehicles and the carriage of passengers should be allowed. ### Q: What will happen to the metro in Kyiv during alerts? **A:** Kyiv's authorities have been advised to ensure the full operation of the metro under the 'yellow' alert level and, if necessary, to increase the amount of surface transport.