Ukraine Sets New Hospital Rules Amid New Two-Level Air Raid Alert System
Ukraine’s government has approved new rules for hospitals operating under the newly imposed two-level air raid alert system. During yellow (drone) alerts, facilities may remain open, Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said. Red (missile threats, mass strikes and ballistic attacks) alerts require immediate sheltering, however, interrupting surgery, intensive care, resuscitation or emergency services…
Ukraine's government has introduced new hospital rules in response to an updated two-level air raid alert system, with Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi leading the initiative on Monday, September 10. The new system aims to provide clarity and maintain economic operations amidst Russia's evolving attack strategies. Hospitals are mandated to continue life-saving procedures, such as surgery and intensive care, even during a red-level alert when patients and medical staff must move to shelters.
The government has also instructed authorities to bolster protections around critical areas like operating rooms and maternity wards. Meanwhile, emergency dispatch centers will remain operational, and ambulances will respond to emergencies regardless of the threat level. Kyiv is encouraged to keep its metro running during yellow-level alerts and increase surface public transportation to ensure people can reach essential destinations despite ongoing drone threats.
The curfew has been shortened from midnight to 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., providing slightly more flexibility for residents.
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