
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece is calling on the Greeks who are in the Ukraine to flee Kiev, and the country immediately, after the continuous bombings of the last few days.
“Given that the security situation in Ukraine continues to be fluid and precarious, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs points out that what is stated in its announcements from February 14 and 22, 2022, continues to apply,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted in an announcement.
The announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
As the security situation in Ukraine continues to be fluid and precarious, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs points out that what is stated in its announcements from February 14 and 22, 2022, continues to apply.
In this context, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to strongly discourage all travel to the entire territory of Ukraine.
At the same time, Greek citizens who are in the country are advised to leave the country immediately.
It is also recommended that Greek citizens who have not already departed, immediately report their contact details to the Greek Embassy in Kyiv.
The Embassy in Kyiv continues to operate with the minimum necessary staff.
The contact details of the Embassy in Kyiv are as follows:
Address: 30-i Andriivskiy uzviz Str, Kyiv 01901, UKRAINE
Telephones: 00380 44 3630780, 00380 44 3630781, 00380 44 3630782
Emergency telephone number: 00380 73 04 29 453
Renewed bombardment
Energy infrastructure north of Kiev was hit by Russian forces today, causing several explosions that sent plumes of smoke into the sky above the Ukrainian capital, according to Ukrainian officials and witnesses.
Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy head of the Ukrainian presidential office, clarified that there were three Russian strikes on an energy plant.
The Ukrainian capital’s mayor said the attack was on “vital infrastructure” and that rescue workers were heading to the area.
“Hospitals run on generators”
At the same time, the mayor of the city of Zhytomyr stated that the electricity and water supply in the city was cut off following Russian airstrikes that occurred this morning.


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