Tuesday 27 November 2018 12:47, UK
Arsenal's Europa League tie in Ukraine against Vorskla Poltava will go ahead as planned on Thursday, UEFA has confirmed, even as the country's president calls for martial law.
Tensions with Russia have increased off the coast of Crimea this week after Ukraine's navy said six of its men were wounded when Russian coast guards opened fire on three ships, and then seized them late Sunday.
Poltava - in north-eastern Ukraine - is around 400 miles from Crimea and just over 100 miles from the Russian border.
Despite the Ukraine Parliament being set to consider President Petro Poroshenko's request for martial law, UEFA said: "We confirm that the match will be played as scheduled.
"As is the case for all UEFA competition matches, all the necessary security measures will be undertaken."
The Foreign and Commonwealth office has published a page on its website advising Arsenal fans travelling for the match.
The advice says: "Events in Ukraine are fast moving. You should remain vigilant throughout Ukraine, monitor the media and this travel advice regularly."
Sky Sports News understands Arsenal are in regular contact with both UEFA and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, with around 500 Arsenal fans are expected to head to Poltava in central Ukraine.
As with all European away matches, Arsenal will keep fans informed of any developments via the usual channels.
