Kryvyy Rih Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine Travel Guide
Summer (June-August): Pack lightweight, breathable clothing made from cotton or linen. Shorts, t-shirts, and light dresses are suitable. Include a Light jacket or sweater for cooler evenings.
Winter (December-February): You'll require your warmest clothing. This Winter coat Scarf, hat, and Gloves. Waterproof and insulated footwear is also useful. Prioritize practical, durable, and warm clothing suitable for seeking shelter and lasting potential power outages.
For getting around the city streets (pre-war), comfortable walking shoes are ideal.
Sturdy, comfortable, closed-toe, and preferably waterproof shoes are recommended for safety and mobility.
Always carry important documents. During wartime, this becomes even more important, and you may need additional accreditation. Store copies separately and digitally (e.g., on a cloud drive, encrypted USB). Consider a waterproof pouch for documents.
Ukraine uses Type F (Schuko) or Type C (Europlug) sockets. The voltage is 230V, and the frequency is 50Hz. You must have an Adapter if your devices use a different plug type. Ukraine uses a GSM network. Local ESIMs from providers such as Kyivstar, Vodafone, and Lifecell were readily available pre-war. Network disruptions are possible during wartime due to missile strikes or infrastructure damage. Your phone should be unlocked to use a local SIM card.
Standard camera gear, extra batteries, and memory cards are useful. B&H Photo has equipment. Avoid photographing military installations, personnel, equipment, checkpoints, or sensitive sites during wartime; this is strictly prohibited and dangerous.
Use cloud storage (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox) for important documents and photos.
Carry an encrypted external hard drive for additional backups of critical data.
Keep physical copies of essential documents separate from originals.
A well-stocked Personal first aid kit is always a good idea, and it becomes even more important in a conflict zone. Bring a sufficient supply of all your prescription medications for the entire trip, along with a doctor's letter or prescription. Keep them in their original packaging.
Pack personal hygiene essentials that may be difficult to find locally, as supply chains can suffer disruption. Bring specific brands of toiletries you prefer or menstrual products.
For activities like hiking in nearby nature reserves (pre-war), appropriate footwear and garments were useful. Specialty gear like hard hats for industrial tours might have been needed, if available.
Tourism activities are not advisable currently. This section is largely irrelevant as leisure activities are suspended for safety. Rental services for fun gear are not available or advisable.
Pre-war, outdoor gear could be rented in larger Ukrainian cities. For specialized items, bringing your own ensured quality and fit. Now, the focus shifts to bringing all necessities.
Comfort items like a Neck pillow or Eye mask are useful for long train or bus journeys, which are the main a form of land travel into and out of Ukraine. Typical travel security items such as locks, a Money belt, and RFID protection remain useful for protecting your belongings.
During wartime, some items become necessities. Sturdy shoes and warm clothing, no matter the season, are required for seeking shelter in potentially unheated locations. A small, loud whistle for emergencies can also prove useful.
Reduces plastic waste.
For markets and shopping.
Avoid single-use plastics.
Minimize environmental impact.
Pack light but smart. Roll clothes to save space. Utilize packing cubes for organization. Keep essentials in your carry-on.
For current travel, prioritize safety plus strength items above all else.
