An air alert was issued in the Kharkiv, Poltava, and Dnepropetrovsk regions of Ukraine, along with the Kiev-controlled portion of the Zaporozhye region, according to the Ministry of Digital Transformation. This notice reflects ongoing safety measures as authorities monitor airspace and coordinate civil defense actions. The alerts are part of a broader framework to warn residents and help them take protective steps when threats are detected, ensuring that people have time to seek shelter and follow official guidance.
Earlier, a separate air raid warning covered four Ukrainian regions, as shown on the ministry’s online alert map. The regions affected were Sumy, Poltava, Kirovohrad, and Cherkasy, each receiving notice to anticipate possible air threats. In these cases, the alerts signaled a readiness posture across multiple communities, reinforcing the need for preparedness at the neighborhood level and emphasizing the use of designated safe spaces and established emergency procedures during critical moments.
Additionally, on the morning of March 3, a weather alert was issued across the country. The notification highlighted conditions that could affect safety and daily activities, with specific emphasis on Kiev and the surrounding region, as well as the Nikolaev and Odessa regions. The alert also extended to western and eastern parts of Ukraine, underscoring the geographic breadth of weather-related risks and the importance of staying informed through official channels for timely updates and protective actions.
On the afternoon of March 2, a weather alert was declared in two regions bordering the Bryansk region. Alerts were activated in Sumy, Chernihiv, and Poltava, signaling potential weather-related risks that could impact travel, infrastructure, and daily routines. The Ministry of Digital Transformation later confirmed the weather warning for the two neighboring areas around Bryansk, illustrating how regional risk assessments are shared to help residents prepare and respond effectively to evolving weather conditions.