It is prohibited to work during air raid alerts — Odesa National Police on nightclubs.

In Odesa, ignoring air raid signals has become a common practice for entertainment establishments. This does not mean that the city's residents are unaware of the danger – they just respond to it differently. Despite constant shelling, nightclubs and cafes operate as usual. However, such behavior is not legal, and the owners can be held accountable.

Operation during alerts

During martial law, all establishments are regulated by the relevant legislation and decisions of military administrations. This leads to partial restrictions that apply during the activation of alarm signals. For example:

• entrepreneurs are prohibited from serving customers in trading premises;
• citizens are prohibited from being in service establishments.

In the event of an air raid signal, the administration of establishments is obliged to act according to instructions and ensure the safety of customers. These measures include evacuating people to a safe distance, informing about the availability of shelters, and providing necessary survival means.

Penalties for violations

Neglecting safety measures during alerts can lead to administrative liability for employers. Violations of labor protection legislation entail fines of up to 34,000 hryvnias. In cases where ignoring safety leads to tragic consequences, criminal liability may apply with penalties of up to 7 years.

'In case of violations of safety norms during air raids, one can contact the general emergency service '112', special lines '101', '102' depending on the specific situation,' — reported the Main Department of the National Police in Odesa region.

In the city of Odesa, ignoring air raid signals by entertainment establishments has become a widespread practice. Owners of such establishments can be held accountable for violating legislation in case of inaction during alerts. This can lead to a fine or even criminal liability in case of tragic consequences.