Seven people, including a child, have died in Ukraine's waters since the beginning of the year - SES
Kyiv • UNN
Since the beginning of 2026, seven people have died in Ukraine's waters, including a child born in 2023. The SES warns about the fragility of ice and reminds of safety rules.
Since the beginning of 2026, seven people have died on water bodies in Ukraine, including a child born in 2023. This was reported by UNN with reference to the State Emergency Service.
Details
During a briefing at the Ukraine Media Center, press officer Oleksandr Khorunzhyi stated that the Service's units managed to rescue 5 people, but for many, neglecting the rules proved fatal.
The ice is too fragile now - there are no stable frosts yet for safe fishing or walking
Khorunzhyi also reminded:
- the safe norm for one person is 7-10 cm, for a group - 15-20 cm;
- the strength of the ice is checked only with a stick. It is strictly forbidden to hit with a foot;
- when moving in a group, you should keep a distance of 5-6 meters from each other.
Recall
From Saturday, January 10, to Wednesday, January 14, in Ukraine, frost will reach -19 degrees at night in some places. Frosts will begin in the western regions and spread to the southeastern regions.