“In past months, there have been incidents of shellings in Belgorod, drone attacks in Moscow, and a bombing in St Petersburg,” MFA said, adding that Singaporeans in Russia should avoid inter-state travel for the time being.
Given the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, MFA said it continues to advise Singaporeans to defer all travel to Ukraine.
The Singapore embassy in Moscow on Saturday had also advised Singaporeans in Russia to remain indoors amid an “unstable” security situation.
“In light of these developments, the Singapore Embassy advises all Singaporeans in Russia to remain indoors until the situation is clearer,” said the Singapore embassy in Moscow.
“We also reiterate our earlier travel advisory of 25 October 2022 for Singaporeans to defer all travel to Russia’s Krasnodar Territory and regions of Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Kursk, and Rostov,” it added.
MFA said Singaporeans are strongly advised to remain vigilant and monitor local news closely.
They should take necessary precautions for their personal safety and immediately eRegister with MFA if they have not done so.
Singaporeans in Russia who require consular assistance should contact the Singapore embassy in Moscow at +7 499 241 37 02 during office hours or via its 24-hour emergency hotline at +7 906 009 00 69.
MFA’s 24-hour duty office can be contacted at +65 6379 8800/6379 8855.