Ukraine Security Services
Ukraine Executive Protection and Secure Transportation Services
ETS Risk Management has worked extensively in Kyiv and throughout Ukraine supporting business travelers and providing executive protection and secure transportation services, including high-risk security for VIPs, project management for corporates, as well as crisis risk management and evacuation services. We have assisted clients with global security services in Ukraine since 2016 with subject matter expert consultancy, security analysis, and due diligence.
UKRAINE UPDATE:
ETS is supporting clients with evacuations, relocations, and logistical support services throughout Ukraine. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
We have been supporting in:
- Kiev
- Odessa
- Żytomierz
- Czernihów
- Zaporoze
- Charków
- Mariupol
- Biała Cerkiew
- Czerkasy
Our highly experienced teams can often respond at short notice to locations that are accessible and not fully controlled by the Russians. We can make contact with passengers in those areas and ensure confidence and confirmed locations for meeting.
Ukraine Intelligence Reports
The ETS Intel team has dedicated personnel that are monitoring the situation 24/7 and providing three daily intelligence reports and flash reports to support clients.
Please contact us to discuss how we can assist.
Executive Protection and Risk Management in Ukraine
ETS has excellent capability and experience in Ukraine, able to assist clients in safe secure movement via our executive protection and English speaking armed security teams. We can also supply secure transportation services and secure airport transfers for business travel in Kiev and other cities in Ukraine including Odessa and Dnipro.
Ukraine Security Overview
The security situation in Ukraine remains highly volatile, fluid, and unpredictable, with ongoing large-scale conflict between Ukrainian forces and the Russian Federation. Hostilities continue to include a mix of conventional ground operations, long-range missile strikes, drone attacks, and sustained artillery bombardments, often targeting urban centers and critical infrastructure. The civilian population remains at high risk, with widespread displacement, disruption to essential services, and extensive damage to housing, energy networks, and transport hubs.
It is assessed with high confidence that Russian forces will persist in conducting both kinetic and cyber operations against Ukraine. Likely targets include the national power grid, communications networks, and fuel and logistics facilities, particularly during the winter months when the impact on civilian and military resilience is most acute. Cyberattacks have already targeted government systems and critical infrastructure, and this activity is expected to continue in parallel with conventional strikes.
Intense combat operations are expected to remain focused in the east and south of the country, particularly around Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts. Russian forces continue to press for territorial gains in and around Mariupol and along the land corridor to Crimea. While Kyiv remains under frequent aerial and missile attack, Ukrainian defensive capabilities have thus far prevented large-scale ground advances on the capital. Odessa remains a strategic target, and while a large-scale amphibious assault is assessed as less likely in the near term due to logistical challenges and Ukrainian coastal defenses, missile and drone strikes against the city and its infrastructure are highly likely to continue.
Naval operations by the Russian Black Sea Fleet will likely remain focused on blockading Ukrainian ports, launching long-range missile strikes, and supporting land offensives with naval gunfire. However, Russian naval gunfire has historically lacked accuracy, raising the risk of widespread collateral damage during pre-assault or shaping fires. These operations are likely to be conducted in conjunction with continued air strikes and ballistic missile activity aimed at degrading Ukraine’s defenses and straining civilian morale.
Overall, the security environment in Ukraine is assessed as severe and rapidly evolving. Travelers and organizations should avoid all travel to Ukraine. For those with operational or humanitarian requirements in-country, robust security planning, real-time intelligence support, and contingency evacuation measures are essential. The threat of indiscriminate strikes, cyber disruptions, and escalating combat operations remains extremely high, particularly in major urban centers and along the southern and eastern fronts.
FAQ’s for Secure Travel to Ukraine
Yes, the Ukraine can be safe for business travel however, it’s important that good security measures are in place. Like most countries, crime can be a concern. In addition, the Crimea conflict in the west can be dangerous for foreign travelers. Having a good security plan and identifying the risks prior to traveling is essential.
Arrange a consultation with a security professional for guidance on improving your journey risk management in Ukraine.
Yes, private security can be armed in the Ukraine. As long as the security officers have the appropriate license they can deploy with a firearm when required.
Although not common in the Ukraine secure armored vehicles can be hired. However, you must be licensed and insured to drive an armored vehicle. Please read our Armored Vehicle Rental Considerations for more information.
Yes, both domestic and foreign attacks can take place in Ukraine. Government buildings and infrastructure are normally targeted, however attacks against western travelers cannot be ruled out. Security forces in the Ukraine are fairly robust, resulting in many attacks being disrupted in the planning stages. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to prevent all attacks, therefore it’s important to remain cautious to the threat.
There is ongoing conflict with Russia due to the annexation of the Crimean region. Fighting happens frequently and travelers should avoid traveling in regions affected by this conflict. Also, be aware of the potential for violence to escalate and expand to other parts of Ukraine. Increase situational awareness when traveling through the country.
Before travel, identify the risks and consider using secure transportation to facilitate movements with the region.
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