Temporary restrictions for freight transport on the Ukrainian-Romanian border have been lifted. Earlier, traffic was suspended due to difficult weather conditions.
In Ukraine, potato prices have been rising since the beginning of the week, due to a decrease in quality stocks in storage facilities. Currently, prices are 7-14 UAH/kg, which is 17% higher than last week.
All traffic restrictions on state roads, introduced due to adverse weather conditions and rising water levels, have been lifted.
On February 19, cloudy weather with moderate snow is expected in Ukraine, with rain and snow in the southeast and east. Roads, except for the southeast and Zakarpattia, will be icy.
In the Kharkiv region, freezing rain and wet snow are observed, and there is ice on the roads. All services have been put on high alert, 74 units of special equipment have been involved in eliminating the consequences.
In Odesa region, due to bad weather, the movement of freight transport and buses on the M-15 highway has been restricted. Other state roads remain passable, with 133 units of equipment and over 180 employees working.
In Ukraine, passage on state roads is ensured, but weather deterioration is expected. Traffic is restricted on the M-15 Odesa – Reni and H-31 Dnipro – Tsarychanka – Kobeliaky – Reshetylivka highways.
On the M-15 highway (Odesa – Reni), the movement of freight transport, buses, and minibuses is temporarily restricted due to bad weather. Passenger cars move without restrictions, and checkpoints operate as usual.
On February 18, a significant deterioration of weather conditions is expected in Ukraine, with the exception of the western regions. To coordinate rescue services, the Emergency Response Headquarters begins round-the-clock operation.
In Kropyvnytskyi, a rescue operation is underway at an animal shelter, where dogs are being evacuated due to flooding. Rescuers and volunteers have saved 35 animals and moved 2 tons of feed.
On February 18, from 05:00, traffic restrictions for buses, minibuses, and all types of freight transport were introduced on the M-15 Odesa-Reni highway. This is due to deteriorating weather conditions, including freezing rain, snow, and ice.
After the cyclone, roads in a number of regions are covered with snow, snowdrifts are possible. Passage on main roads is ensured, except for a section of the T-24-01 highway in Kirovohrad region, where there are traffic restrictions due to the threat of a landslide.
In Poltava region, due to bad weather, 69 settlements were left without electricity. Flooding of private households and затрудned traffic movement were recorded.
On February 17, no significant precipitation is expected in most regions of Ukraine, but on February 18-19, the cold snap will intensify. In Kyiv, precipitation is unlikely on February 17, but black ice will persist on the roads.
In Ukraine, due to bad weather, 377 road accidents occurred, 87 of them in Kyiv. The patrol police are regulating traffic and assisting drivers in difficult conditions.
The Kharkiv region continues to eliminate the consequences of bad weather, which caused flooding of residential areas in six districts. SES rescuers made 17 trips, pumping water from flooded areas.
Precipitation is expected in Ukraine in the next two days, and from February 17 - a drop in temperature. Night and day temperatures will reach 1-9° below zero.
Significant snow, wet snow, and ice are expected in Ukraine on February 15-16. Weather conditions may complicate the work of utility services and traffic.
On Saturday, February 14, most of Ukraine is expected to experience rain and wet snow. Daytime temperatures will reach up to +5°, and up to +12° in Zakarpattia and the south.
On most of Ukraine's territory, February 13 will be cloudy with clearings. Light rains are expected in the south, east, and west, as well as fog and ice.
On February 12, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine. The air temperature will rise, in Zakarpattia and the south of the country up to +8°, in Crimea up to +12°.
On February 11, night frosts down to -18 degrees are expected in Ukraine, but during the day in the west and south, the temperature will rise to +5 degrees. Strong southerly winds will bring wet snow to the western regions, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, and Kyiv regions.
Passage is ensured on state roads in Ukraine, but icy conditions are observed in some places. Road organizations are treating the pavement with anti-icing materials.
A storm warning has been issued in Ukraine due to black ice on the roads. Weather conditions may complicate traffic.
On February 8, cloudy weather with light snow is expected in Ukraine in the north and center. Rain, fog, and ice are possible in the east and southeast.
On February 8, Ukraine is expected to experience Level I danger due to black ice, snow, and rain. Weather conditions will complicate the work of utility services and traffic.
The passage of freight vehicles across Ukraine's state border with Moldova has been restored. Processing is carried out in normal mode in both directions.
On February 7, cloudy weather with snow in the north and rain in the south is expected in Ukraine. Black ice is possible on the roads, and up to 8°C is expected in Zakarpattia.
Due to bad weather in Odesa region, the M-13 highway from Agafiivka to Platonove has been temporarily closed since 6:30 PM on February 6, 2026. Drivers are urged not to travel and to be careful on the roads.
Due to black ice, the processing of freight vehicles at the Ukrainian-Moldovan border has been temporarily suspended. This applies to Odesa and Vinnytsia regions.
