The requirements implement the protocol of the Kyiv Regional Defence Council operational headquarters meeting No. 458 of 24 July 2026. They apply to peaceful assemblies, rallies, marches and demonstrations, as well as to sporting, educational, cultural, religious, entertainment and public spectacle events.

The rules were published by the Boyarka City Council.

Three conditions without which there is no event

A public event is permitted solely on condition that no more than 50 people take part, that it has prior clearance from the relevant military administration, and that a civil protection shelter is either at the venue itself or no more than 300 metres away.

The last requirement is the toughest in practice: it effectively narrows the list of venues to those with a shelter nearby. This is why a number of familiar open-air locations are ruled out from the start.

How long clearance takes

The organiser submits a written notification to the executive body of the relevant village, settlement or city council no later than 15 working days before the planned date. If the route crosses several settlements, a notification goes to each local council separately.

The council reviews the request and, no later than two working days on, gives a written answer approving or refusing it — with the reasons stated in case of refusal.

The second tier is the district military administration

Once the local council has approved, the organiser submits a notification to the district state administration — the district military administration — no later than 10 working days before the event.

It then clears the event with units of the National Police, the State Emergency Service and, where needed, the patrol police. The organiser must receive final written clearance no later than five working days before the date.

What the notification must state

The notification specifies the date, start time and duration of the event, its purpose, the venue or route, the expected number of participants, details of the organiser and the responsible person, and contact information.

Because the procedure has two tiers, the real lead time exceeds fifteen days: the count starts from the submission to the council, and the district military administration's review period is added on top.

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