27 Feb 2019 | 03:18 PM UTC
Ukraine: Terminals evacuated at Kyiv Airport due to bomb threat Feb. 27
Passenger terminals evacuated at Kyiv International Airport (IEV) due to bomb threat February 27; flight delays and cancelations expected
Event
Unconfirmed reports indicate passenger terminals have been evacuated at Kyiv International Airport (IEV) on Wednesday, February 27, due to an anonymous bomb threat. A heightened security presence and flight delays and cancelations are to be expected at the airport over the coming hours. Further details are still emerging; avoid the area.
Advice
Individuals traveling via IEV are advised to avoid the airport until further notice, prepare for flight disruptions (including delays and cancelations), and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.