In the Kiev region, citizens were forbidden to visit and enter the forests, the Vyshgorod regional state administration reported. The ban applies to the civilian population.

“In accordance with the presidential decree... and in order to prevent a real threat of forest fires and minimize their consequences and in accordance with. 8 st. 31, art.. 88 of the Forest Code of Ukraine, guided by articles 6, 39, 41 of the Law of Ukraine "

The ban does not apply to:.

Armed Forces of Ukraine;

commands of types, separate branches of the Armed Forces of Ukraine;

operational commands;

State Border Service of Ukraine;

State Special Transport Service;

State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine;

National Guard of Ukraine;

Security Services of Ukraine;

Foreign intelligence services;

Department of State Protection of Ukraine;

Ministry of the Interior;

other executive authorities, local governments and those who are used for forestry purposes, during martial law.

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