The Department of Foreign Affairs has issued new advice to Irish citizens in light of the invasion of Ukraine.
It's urging all Irish citizens currently in Ukraine to seek shelter in a secure place and not move around the country in the coming hours.
It's also advising against all travel to Ukraine and says regular updates will be issued on the Department of Foreign Affairs Twitter account.
⚠️ Urgent consular advice regarding Ukraine.
All Irish citizens in Ukraine should shelter in a secure place. Do not move around the country in the coming hours. Please follow the advice of local authorities.
We will post regular updates on @dfatirl as the situation develops.— Irish Foreign Ministry (@dfatirl) February 24, 2022
