08 Oct 2018 | 11:01 AM UTC
Ukraine: Trade union protests nationwide October 9
Trade union protests set to take place in regional capitals of Ukraine on October 9; associated disruptions possible
Event
Trade unions have scheduled protests to take place in regional capitals of the country on Tuesday, October 9, to denounce poor economic conditions. Protesters will gather at 16:00 (local time) in these cities, including Kharkhiv, Lyiv, and Odessa. Associated traffic disruptions are possible.
On a related note, a union demonstration is set to take place in the capital Kyiv on October 17. Further details are yet to be released.
Advice
Individuals in Ukraine are advised to avoid all protests as a precaution.
