Air alarm: an app that alerts you to dangers in a specific region on your smartphone

In times of danger and unrest, quick access to reliable information can be a matter of life and death. After the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine, an app was developed to provide rapid alerts about threats. Learn more about how to stay up to date with the current situation in the region and keep yourself safe while in Ukraine.

An insurance policy is a guarantee of your safety and peaceful stay on the territory of Ukraine

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At a time when safety has become a top priority for millions of people, instant notification of danger can save lives. This is especially true for residents and visitors to Ukraine, where the reality of war requires everyone to be vigilant.

How to stay informed about threats in your region and act in time — we explain further in this article.

The Air Alarm app: what is it and how can you download it to your smartphone?

Air Alarm is a mobile app that helps you stay informed about air, chemical, man-made and other threats to the civil defence system. The app is available for download on Google Play Market and the App Store. It does not require registration, does not collect any personal data from users, and does not track geolocation.

Key benefits:

– Sends critical alerts at maximum volume, even when your phone is in silent or sleep mode.

– Does not require any personal data.

– You can select a specific area to receive notifications.

To get started:

1. Download the app from Google Play or App Store.

2. Allow notifications and important alerts.

3. Select the region where you want to receive notifications.

4. Track the start and end of alerts.

You can change the area or turn off notifications at any time.

What is the Air Alert Map in Ukraine?

An online alert map has been created to visually track the situation in real time.

It is a convenient tool that allows you to see which regions of Ukraine are currently under alert and plan your trip or travel according to the current situation.

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Safety rules while in Ukraine

To ensure a safe trip to Ukraine in 2025, follow these recommendations:

- Check official information. Read the recommendations of your country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding travel to Ukraine. Follow the messages on the websites of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and local authorities.

- Prepare your documents. Make sure that your passport is valid and that your visa (if required) is properly issued. Make copies of important documents (passport, insurance policy, visa) and save them digitally.

- Take care of your health insurance. Your policy should cover treatment in Ukraine, including possible emergencies, and it is advisable to have additional coverage for war-related risks.

- Keep an eye on air alerts. Install the Air Alert mobile application (App Store | Google Play) and learn the rules of behaviour during shelling. In case of an alarm, immediately go to the nearest shelter.

- Do not take pictures of military objects. Photographing checkpoints, military equipment, positions of the Armed Forces and other strategic objects is prohibited.

- Be prepared for inspections. During wartime, law enforcement officers may check your documents. Always have them with you.

- Follow the guide's instructions, especially in areas near destroyed objects.

- Respect the memory of the dead - this is not just a tour, but a place where history lives on.

How to get insurance covering military risks for travel to Ukraine?

War risk insurance is a medical policy that provides financial protection to foreign citizens in the event of an accident resulting from military action. Such a policy is critical for those planning a trip or extended stay in Ukraine.

It is easy and convenient to purchase this insurance through the Visit Ukraine portal. You can purchase a medical policy with war risk coverage, select a term of validity — from three to 180 days — and instantly receive an electronic document to your e-mail immediately after payment. The policy covers standard medical services — emergency care, outpatient treatment, hospitalisation and repatriation — and additionally covers war risks.

Take out insurance with war risk coverage on Visit Ukraine today and travel safely!

Reminder! In today's reality, knowing the location of shelters has become vital for everyone who is in Ukraine or planning to visit. How to find shelter during an air raid in different cities of Ukraine— read here.

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Visit Ukraine Insurance – health insurance with coverage of war risks;

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