Italian entrepreneur: ” Kiev has distributed pdfs with instructions in case of attack, many already have suitcases ready ”

“In the last two days, the Ukrainian government has distributed a pdf to the population with all the activities to be carried out in the event of an attack”. It is “ a rich document, there are several pages written in Ukrainian with a lot of information and few illustrations ” to indicate ” where to find shelter ” in case of war, ” what documents to prepare ” for an escape , ” what to put in the suitcase ” to keep ready. The Italian entrepreneur Alberto De Marco, who for six years has lived and worked in Kiev where he deals with international financial cooperation and business design, tells Adnkronos. In the 25-page pdf in Ukrainian entitled ‘In case of extraordinary situations or war’, of which Adnkronos has obtained a copy, there is an introductory part in which the defensive capacity of Ukraine is explained. We then go on to provide ” tips for preparing at home ”, to indicate ” what to do in an emergency or in a combat zone ” and provide information on ” not falling victim to disinformation ”. The document then explains ” what to do after receiving the ‘Attention to all’ signal ” and ” how to prepare an ‘alarm case’ ”. Many Ukrainians have already packed their suitcase, ” a light suitcase with documents and basic necessities ” as indicated by the Kiev government, to be ready to leave their home in the event of an attack. De Marco hasn’t prepared that suitcase yet. ” I have not packed my suitcase because the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not yet given any information. The Italian consulate and embassy did not contact the Italians here ”, he explains, recalling how “a few hundred Italians who live and work in Kiev” are. De Marco expects ” an intervention by the Italian Republic at least for those of us who are registered in AIRE ”, the Registry of Italians Residing Abroad. ” So far none of the Italians I know here have decided to return to Italy. Here they have a job, a family, stable affections ”, he explains, even if ” of the many Italians in Kiev, most of them are not registered with AIRE. This brings tax advantages if you live and work abroad, but for many it is more convenient to keep your residence in Italy. ” Meanwhile, in Kiev, where there was a park, there is now a ” huge bunker ”. Built “ with mountains of earth ” in a few days. ” Here near my house they closed a park and built a bunker with mountains of earth – he explains – It is a huge bunker in the park where I always went with dogs and which is now inaccessible, they sealed it ”. For the rest, ” as we know in a situation of conflict the capital is a bit like the center of the cyclone, flat calm ”. So ” people go around, traffic is regular … ”. But at the same time there is a “bitterness towards the Russians”, but also “an exacerbation of resentment towards what was previously part of Ukrainian culture”. In short, ” as soon as we talk about this situation in the office or at the pub, the tension grows. Here in Kiev there is a pro-European position and a certain bitterness towards the Russian neighbors, ” he explains. And it is demonstrated starting from the language. ” Ukrainian and Russian are spoken here, while English is known only by the new generations – he explains – I don’t speak Ukrainian, I know a few more words of Russian and the people with whom work speak Italian and English. But when he speaks in Russian it is always an opportunity to ignite the debate on the issue we are experiencing ”. De Marco then says that ” the other day in a pub I ordered in Russian and a customer addressed me: ‘Here we are in Ukraine, speak and order in Ukrainian’. A discussion began, during which we spoke without bitterness and with respect because European. ” Meanwhile, the brochure distributed by the Ukrainian government is kept at hand, which has a chapter entitled: ” What else to keep in mind about the bombing areas? ”. And the actions to be carried out during ” light weapon bombardments ”, ” artillery bombardments ” and ” artillery bombardments with skeet systems ” are indicated. In addition to the contents of the escape suitcase, the pdf indicates ” what should be in the first aid kit ”. ” Ukraine has been resisting Russian aggression for more than seven years, during which hostilities continue on the territory of our state. Russian aggression is not limited to the physical presence of the occupying forces, ” the document reads. ” The enemy carries out information-level attacks trying to weaken our ability to resist. This is the “hybridity” of the war that Russia is waging against us, because everyone is involved in the clash, ” he continues. This is followed by an invitation to the population, to be ” always prepared for emergencies, so it is important to know what each of us can do in a moment of crisis. And this is especially true in situations where the services we were counting on are forced to work in emergency mode. ” The text further states that “ naturally state and local authorities, services and institutions are responsible for the functioning of society and to provide assistance. However, each citizen individually joins the collective responsibility for the security of our country. When the security of society is at stake, readiness for mutual assistance becomes crucial. It is important to remember that good preparation is the key to better helping loved ones and those in particular need. ” It is then explained that ” in the brochure you will find practical advice that can be useful in case of emergency situations and during the war. Keep the brochure in an accessible place at the right time so you can use it quickly. ”