Kyiv is expanding its emergency warning network as the capital adapts its public safety procedures to increasingly intense attacks. Another 50 loudspeakers are scheduled for modernization by the end of the year, acting First Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Panteleiev said at a Kyivinform press briefing.

The upgraded system combines siren tones with spoken instructions, allowing residents to receive more specific information about an approaching threat. City officials say differentiated alerts currently reach roughly 70% of Kyiv. A yellow warning indicates the risk of a drone attack, while a red warning signals a missile threat.

The replacement program began several years ago and is being implemented in stages so that the existing network remains operational. According to Panteleiev, the additional equipment planned for this year will improve the clarity and reliability of alerts, while full coverage across Kyiv is expected next year.

The changes form part of a broader adjustment to wartime conditions in the capital. Following decisions by the national government and Kyiv’s Defense Council, the city has revised several rules governing daily activity and the operation of public facilities.

From September 10, Kyiv’s curfew runs from 1 a.m. until 5 a.m. The shorter restriction also allows surface transport and the metro to remain in service for an additional hour.

Shopping malls and supermarkets may operate during a yellow-level warning, but supermarkets are required to provide designated safety areas for customers and employees. Businesses without suitable spaces have been given three months to establish them. The city administration said it would assist with the process within the limits of its authority.