The main flag of Ukraine is at half-mast in Kyiv: the reason is given
Kyiv • UNN
The main flag of Ukraine has been lowered in the capital due to a forecasted thunderstorm and wind gusts. The flag will remain at half-mast until weather conditions improve, KCSA reported.
The main flag of Ukraine has been lowered in the capital due to the forecasted bad weather, UNN reports with reference to KCSA.
According to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, a thunderstorm and wind gusts of 15-20 m/s are expected in Kyiv today, August 22 (hazard level I, yellow).
"The flag will remain at half-mast until weather conditions improve," KCSA added.
The flagpole is almost 90 meters high and weighs 32 tons. The size of the flag cloth is 16 by 24 meters.