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3 to 5 days (energy emergency)
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Read thisThe 3 to 5 days is tied to emergencies in the energy system, not to all situations. The 72-hour leaflet covers water only.
Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs recommended in January 2026 that people keep a home reserve for 3 to 5 days during an energy emergency, covering water, long-life food and medicines. A separate health agency leaflet from July 2026 advises at least 72 hours of drinking water.
“Саме тому рекомендуємо зробити вдома запас на 3-5 діб:”
That is why we recommend making a home reserve for 3 to 5 days:
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15 Oct 2026
Restated3Press reports repeated the advice to keep drinking water for at least three days. This covers water only.
Slovo i Dilo ↗Press
10 Oct 2026
Restated3Kyiv, not nationalThe Kyiv city administration advised residents to keep water for at least three days, as reported in the press.
Ukrainska Pravda ↗Press
1 Sep 2026
Restated7-12Kyiv, not nationalThe head of the State Food and Consumer Service in Kyiv suggested keeping water and food for a week to 12 days, as reported in the press. This is not a national recommendation.
Slovo i Dilo ↗Press
Jul 2026
Restated3The Public Health Centre published a leaflet advising a drinking water reserve of at least 72 hours. This covers water only.
22 Jan 2026
First seen3-5The Ministry of Internal Affairs recommended a home reserve of water, long-life food and medicines for 3 to 5 days during an energy emergency.