2026-08-12: According to reports from Wednesday (12 August), Russian airstrikes struck the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, among other places, overnight (local time). According to regional authorities, a major fire broke out at a home improvement store there. Power outages occurred.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Ongoing armed clashes are to be expected. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
