Cabinet orders state of emergency in Donbas and nationwide high alert

UNIAN

"Today, the government gathered for a [special] meeting,” Yatseniuk said.

“We have made the decision to establish a centralized system of coordination of civil protection and security of Ukrainian citizens.

“In accordance with the Code of Civil Defense of Ukraine, the Cabinet of Ministers decided to declare a state of emergency in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

“The Ukrainian government has [also] decided to introduce a regime of high alert throughout the country. The purpose of these measures is [to achieve] the total coordination of all authorities to ensure the safety of citizens."