In this connection, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine recommends that citizens of Ukraine be cautious. According to the Department of Consular Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, considering the adoption by the Parliament of the Arab Republic of Egypt of a decision on the next extension of the state of emergency, Ukrainians are urged to reconsider their own plans for visiting Egypt during the state of emergency and, if possible, to abstain without emergency from travel to this state, including with a tourist purpose.

The department also noted that such measures are caused by the significant activation of radical terrorist groups in Egypt, including the "Islamic State", which are increasingly sending terrorist attacks against civilians, given their religious affiliation.

In turn, those citizens who are already in Egypt, recommended to take into account the existing risks of further stay on the territory of this state and to steadfastly adhere to the following tips:.

It is not recommended to travel and stay in the north and in the central part of the Sinai Peninsula, as well as in desert areas west of the Nile River valley;.

to be vigilant when visiting the northern coast of Egypt, the capital of the country and the Nile delta, tourist places in its valley, the Red Sea coast (resorts of the cities of Hurghada, El Gouna, Safaga, Makadi Gulf and Som Bay), as well as the southern Sinai Peninsula Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Taba).

In case of staying in the resorts of Egypt, Ukrainians are urged to show increased attention and caution, to refrain from traveling outside the places of organized recreation, which are under the protection and supervision of the security forces. In case of urgent need to travel outside the places of organized rest, citizens should inform the hotel administration, relatives or representatives of the tour operator.

It is also recommended to be especially careful during the celebration of religious holidays in Egypt and, if possible, to refrain from visiting religious shrines.

If you are already in an emergency situation that threatens life and health, the ministry recommends urgently apply to the Ukrainian embassy in Egypt, the recommendations say..

Recall, as reported URA-Inform, Egypt's security forces and security services began an operation to eliminate the militants and terrorists involved in the terrorist attack in the mosque. In this connection, a state of emergency has been introduced in the country, which will operate until all those who were involved in the organization or indirect participation in yesterday's terrorist act.