Due to the full-scale military invasion of Russia in Ukraine, martial law has been introduced, and there is a curfew in settlements. There are times when a person does not have time to return home before the curfew. STB TV channel told what to do in such situations.

Curfew: what to do if you are on the street.

If the curfew has come, and the person is on the street, then it is necessary to move along the illuminated paths, do not try to hide in the dark.

It is better to find the terrorist defense yourself and explain the situation. It is worth raising your hands up, not reaching into your pockets for documents until they ask - this can be regarded as an attempt to get a weapon.

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You don't have to think of anything.

No need to imagine that they forgot or did not know about the curfew. It will be very suspicious.

Do not pretend to be a person who has the right to be on the street at night (for example, a gas company employee or a journalist) - this will be checked.

Be calm and explain the situation.

Why you should carry paper documents with you.

It is better to carry a passport either paper or an ID-card, although sometimes a paper application is required for it.

It is more difficult to check the documents in " So in this case, they can be detained until the identity is clarified..

Can I use the phone.

During the check, you should not hold the phone in your hands - they may be suspected of shooting or transmitting coordinates. You can call relatives only after you have warned the terrorist defense about it.

In addition, if the browser history and chats on the phone are completely deleted, this will raise the suspicion that the person is a saboteur or spotter.

No need to delete everything from the phone without unnecessary need. This should be done only if there is a threat of meeting with the occupiers.

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Curfew caught on the way: what to do.

You should not stop in the middle of the track and do not worry. You need to get to the nearest checkpoint and calmly explain who you are and where you are going.. Documents, car, things, pockets and phone will be checked at the checkpoint.

If the area is dangerous, they may be asked to stay at the checkpoint until the end of the curfew. You should not violate this - they can be arrested, fined or even imprisoned for up to five years.

“If the actions of the people who checked you were unlawful, contact the hotline of the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Ukraine - 0800 50 04 42,” the message says..

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