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Water mortality in Ukraine increased by 60% in June: 144 people drowned

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In June 2026, 144 people died in water bodies of Ukraine, including 35 children. This is 60% more than last year, when 90 people drowned.

Mortality on water in June in Ukraine increased by 60% this year compared to last year's figure - 144 people drowned, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported on July 1, writes UNN.

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According to the State Emergency Service, "144 people, including 35 children, died on water bodies of Ukraine during June 2026". 

For comparison, as indicated: last year during the same period, water claimed the lives of 90 people, including 10 children.

The State Emergency Service urged everyone - "do not neglect safety rules":

  • rest only in specially equipped places;
    • do not leave children unattended near water even for a minute;
      • do not enter the water while under the influence of alcohol;
        • do not overestimate your strength.

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