Kyiv authorities are not ready to protect residential buildings of Kyiv residents from terrorists. The salvation of Kyiv residents is in their own hands.

Kyiv authorities are not ready to protect residential buildings of Kyiv residents from terrorists. The salvation of Kyiv residents is in their own hands.

Introduction

Any war leads to a rise in crime: theft, robbery, and murder. However, the most dangerous threat remains terrorist attacks. During a military conflict, infrastructure is destroyed, social ties are weakened, the illegal circulation of weapons increases, and the efficiency of law enforcement agencies decreases.

In Ukraine, after reforms, law enforcement agencies began operating like private structures, providing services only to those who can afford them, while ignoring the state’s function of maintaining public order. This creates a favorable environment for crime and terrorism, increasing citizens’ sense of insecurity. Ukrainians have been left defenseless against crime, which is intertwined with the elite and aims for personal enrichment at the expense of the country’s citizens.

In major cities like Kyiv, security issues become critically important. Security concerns take precedence, as the effectiveness of local authorities determines how well these challenges can be addressed. The residents of the capital face numerous threats and often find themselves not only without support from the “Kyiv authorities” in fighting crime but also having their constitutional rights violated by the “Kyiv authorities.”

Criminal Activities of the “Kyiv Authorities”

The city leadership, headed by Mayor Vitali Klitschko, illegally transferred power to the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko (hereinafter referred to as “Kyiv authorities“). The actions of the “Kyiv authorities” contradict the interests of citizens and create additional threats. One such example is the opening of so-called “shelters” in the basements of residential apartment buildings.

The “Kyiv authorities” published a map of the locations of all these “shelters” on the official website, including information in the “Diia” application. This provides open access to information about the “shelters” and the premises themselves, not only for city residents but also for criminals. This step exposes everyone in the building and shelter to additional risks.

According to the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) dated 23.06.2023, approved by Presidential Decree No. 353/2023, it is necessary to ensure round-the-clock and unhindered access to civil protection shelters (CPS) and provide the population with online access to information about them. However, in practice, the “Kyiv authorities” have distorted the concept of “ensuring access,” leading to violations of constitutional rights to life and the inviolability of housing.

The Concept of “Ensuring Access” from the Perspective of Constitutional Rights to Life and the Inviolability of Housing:

1. The right to life implies protection from unlawful deprivation of life and the prevention of threats from third parties and the state.
2. The right to the inviolability of housing implies protection against unlawful intrusion into a dwelling (private property) and guarantees legal recourse.

In practice, officials ensure the safety not of citizens but of criminals, creating conditions for intrusions into residential apartment buildings. Under the pretext of “ensuring access” to “shelters,” municipal services such as the Communal Enterprise “Management Company for Housing Maintenance of Pechersky District of Kyiv” illegally break into entrance doors of residential buildings, leaving them unprotected. Cases of arson and apartment robberies have already been recorded.

The criminal orders are issued by Anatoliy Stepanovych Korzh, the first deputy head of the Pechersky District Administration of Kyiv. Who is Korzh A.S.? Does he know the Constitution of Ukraine? Korzh A.S. previously held the position of Deputy Prosecutor of Kyiv. Unfortunately, the prosecutor’s office and police in Kyiv, especially in the Holosiivskyi district, have turned into criminal organizations. They engage in fabricating criminal cases, altering crime scenes, manipulating information about criminals and victims, and stealing evidence from crime scenes, including weapons.

Are Shelters Needed in Residential Buildings?

Yes, but their organization requires strict control and consideration of residents’ safety. Access to basements should be granted only to the residents of the building to prevent unauthorized persons from entering. Residents recognize each other by face, which minimizes the risk of criminals entering and committing terrorist acts.

What Should People Do If an Attack Catches Them on the Street?

They should take cover in public shelters: underpasses, metro stations, or specially equipped protective structures. In these shelters, security is ensured by law enforcement officers, trained dogs, and technical surveillance systems. Instead, the “Kyiv authorities” have chosen to ignore real protective measures and instead simply break into private entrances of apartment buildings.

Management Issues and Violation of Citizens’ Rights

The “Kyiv authorities” have placed “shelter” signs on buildings and, without court orders, forced residents to open their entrances. This has led to an increase in apartment burglaries, arson, robberies, attacks on residents, and other crimes in residential buildings.

Municipal management companies (KP “Management Company for Housing Maintenance of Pechersky District of Kyiv”) exceed their authority, using violence and threats against residents, demanding free access to apartment buildings for everyone, including criminals. Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies, such as the police in Holosiivskyi and Pechersky districts of Kyiv, do not respond to citizens’ complaints.

What Should Be Done?

In the next article, I will describe the principle of “my home is my fortress,” which will help ensure the safety of residents.

1. Remove the “shelter” sign and close the entrance doors to the apartment building. The safety of city residents should be ensured by the “Kyiv authorities,” but not at the expense of the lives and security of apartment residents.
2. Residents should independently control access to the building, preventing unauthorized persons from entering.
3. Contact law enforcement and the media, documenting violations by municipal services and the military administration.
4. Demand accountability for officials who violated constitutional rights by filing complaints with law enforcement and the courts.

Conclusion

Amid growing threats, ensuring the security of life and housing becomes a top priority. The principle of “my home is my fortress” takes on special significance. The next article will explore its legal basis and ways to protect citizens’ rights under current conditions.

A review of security approaches is needed, including control over municipal services’ actions, effective police response, and clear rules for shelter access.