The number of police patrols in Kyiv has increased by 30 per cent
The number of National Police patrols in Kyiv has been increased by approximately 30 per cent. This was announced by Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko in an exclusive interview with RBC-Ukraine on 28 January. According to him, more than 1,200 police officers in over 450 patrols are currently on duty in the capital every day.
The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs noted that police officers are involved in dealing with the aftermath of Russian shelling. They help evacuate the victims, guard the sites of the strikes, sometimes help clear the rubble, and document war crimes.
"Documenting war crimes will allow the Russian army to be held accountable. Therefore, investigators and forensic experts are working very carefully to collect and preserve evidence," Klymenko emphasised.
In addition, the police patrol the streets, respond quickly to calls, and regulate traffic at critical intersections when traffic lights are not working. Additional tasks include guarding points of invulnerability and heating.
According to the minister, critical infrastructure, disaster response sites, and public assistance points are the priority for enhanced security. Police officers use loudspeakers while patrolling to inform people about the operation of emergency shelters and to announce air raid alerts.
Ihor Klymenko stressed that despite the increase in the number of patrols, the level of street crime in Kyiv has not increased. At the same time, he warned that it is difficult to maintain such a number of personnel on a permanent basis, as this requires the involvement of police officers from other regions and may weaken the work of services in the regions.
Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ihor Klymenko, National Police, police, State Emergency Service
