FAQ

Accreditation is required to work in the combat zone, at military infrastructure facilities and to attend defence forces press events.

For accreditation, follow the QR code and fill out the form on the website of the Ministry of Defence

There are reporting restrictions, imposed by the order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine which include (but not limited to):

• names of military units and divisions, their location, the number of personnel;
• weapons and defense equipment, their condition and place of storage;
•     current or planned combat operations.

It is prohibited to film and photograph (unless cleared with authorities):

• military weapons and machinery (except visible or obviously expressed);
• defence forces’ activities; 
• search and rescue operations for missing aircraft, ships.

Due to the scope and unpredictability of the military operations, we strongly advise you to consult with the representatives of the defence forces or authorities every in any situation of a doubt. 

Photos and video of air strikes (including missles falling, places of explosion, objects hit) that disclose or identify the location can be published only after the official release (or clearance).

If you are planning a trip to a combat zone, we strongly advise you to think ahead of the necessary equipment. 

For assistance, please, contact Reporters Without Borders at:

WhatsApp: +38 063 808 58 83

E-mail: [email protected]

You will need an accreditation from the Armed Forces of Ukraine and a press ID (or a letter from a media organization).

Due to unprecedented amount of unverified information and intentional disinformation, we strongly recommend to get updates on the war from official sources and credible media. 

Briefings of government representatives, military and public figures take place at Media Center Ukraine and are broadcast live on the website and YouTube channel.

You can find a list of reliable sources offering information about the war in Ukraine in English here.

You can track all events related to the war in Ukraine on this map.

You can meet foreign media representatives in the Media Center Ukraine co-working spaces in Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv and Odesa.

To join our professional Telegram chat, please, contact us.

Media Center Ukraine will help you to find a fixer or (if you already have one) will connect him with the fixers community and activities we support. 

Kyiv not Kiev
Kharkiv not Kharkov
Dnipro not Dnepr
Donbas not Donbass
Odesa not Odessa

You can find more information about communicating about Ukraine correctly here.

You can find a media kit prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here.

Curfew

For the time of the martial law, a curfew has been introduced nationally. In most of the territory it starts at 23:00 and lasts until 05:00, although the curfew time might differ between the oblasts (the regions).

At this time, it is forbidden to be outside, except for your shortest route to a shelter during air raid.

Air raid

During an air raid, you should immediately move to the nearest shelter. 

Please download Air Alert app to your mobile phone to be aware of the start and all-clear of air raids.

Media Center Ukraine operates in four cities.

Media Center Ukraine – Ukrinform (Kyiv)

Address: 8 Khmelnytskoho St.

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +38 091 481 00 04

Media Center Ukraine – Lviv

Address: 20 Ruska St.

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +38 067 652 91 97

Kharkiv Media Hub

Address: 4 Svobody Sq.

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +38 093 604 01 01

Media Center Ukraine – Odesa

Address: 1 Marazliivska St.

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +38 050 089 58 30