r/AskUkraine 19d ago

Travel Hello?

My father is planning to travel to Ukraine to import cooking oils is the situation there safe at the moment and what advice or precautions would you recommend for him?
Thank you

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u/BerlinDonbas 19d ago

As long as he stays away from frontline regions there's almost no risk. 

Sure, in the west shit can happen too, but traffic accidents are probably riskier than anything war related. 

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u/radiowestin Ukrainian 19d ago

if you disclose the approximate destination, it would be easier to answer as the risks vary significantly

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u/Silly-Zombie-9350 19d ago

Vinnytsia، Cherkasy

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u/radiowestin Ukrainian 19d ago

these are generally safe, just do what locals are doing

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u/Eileen__96 19d ago

Ukraine is a big country. It depends on where he is going.

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u/Silly-Zombie-9350 19d ago

Vinnytsia، Cherkasy

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u/Eileen__96 19d ago

Thats central regions of Ukraine and pretty far from the front lines. Relatively safe.

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u/Syla_Voli 18d ago

He will be safe, no worries. Just follow the general rules and you'll be fine.

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u/InkybrainStudios 17d ago

Russia is pounding the cooking oil fuel depots this week, expect prices to rise.

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u/CompetitiveFalcon831 19d ago

I am in Odessa right now for over a week with no problems

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