Kyiv

Over the week, the State Special Transport Service cleared 1,700 hectares of territory from explosives, which is equivalent to 195 Mariinsky Parks. 828 dangerous items were neutralized, most of them in the Kherson region.

On the night of March 16, Russia attacked Ukraine with 90 drones, 47 of which were shot down by air defense forces. Chernihiv, Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa regions were under attack.

On March 16, heterogeneous weather is observed in Ukraine. It is cloudy in the center, rainy in the east and south, and warmer in the south, up to +19°C.

The movement of enemy drones has been recorded in the direction of Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia and Kirovohrad regions. Air defense forces are ready, residents are urged to take shelter.

Air raid alert declared in Kyiv and a number of regions of Ukraine due to missile threat. The Air Force had previously reported the detection of enemy threats.

According to Erdogan's advisor, the main problem is the loss of trust between the parties.

In Ukraine, prices for medicines, especially domestically produced ones, are increasing. The head of the "Pharmaceutical Manufacturers of Ukraine" association explains this by the rising cost of raw materials, energy, logistics, and competition for shelf space in pharmacies.

The Kyiv Metro has restored train traffic on the ground section of the red line. Trains run from the "Akademmistechko" station to the "Lisova" station as usual.

Rain is expected in the western, central and eastern regions. In Kyiv +6…+8°C, in Lviv +2…+4°C, in Kharkiv +15…+17°C. No precipitation in the east and in Crimea, up to +23°C.

Due to dismantling works on the Darnytskyi overpass, public transport routes have been changed. Bus service has been launched between metro stations, and the number of trams and buses has been increased.

Subway train traffic on the red line has been temporarily suspended in Kyiv due to an accident on the Darnytskyi overpass. Traffic is expected to resume in 4-5 hours, 6 stations are closed.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a massive movement of enemy UAVs in many regions of Ukraine. Residents are urged to take shelter and be vigilant, especially in the northern and western regions.

Austrian Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger announced the allocation of 5 million euros to Ukraine for demining during her visit to Kyiv. Austria will also provide 2 million euros for the "Grain from Ukraine" initiative.

On the eve of the 2019 elections, Poroshenko's bodyguard brought 38 million euros from Moscow, probably to bribe voters. The expert connects this with Poroshenko's business in Russia.

The court chose a preventive measure for the driver of the Mercedes, who dragged a police officer on the car door in Kyiv, fleeing from patrolmen. The man will spend two months in jail without the right to bail.

The court ordered compulsory treatment for a 41-year-old Kyiv resident who shot a 65-year-old pensioner at a gas station. The man suffers from mental disorders and needs strict supervision.

The number of car owners who fall under the "luxury tax" has increased by 38%. They paid almost UAH 220 million in tax, most of it in Kyiv.

A significant cooling is expected in Ukraine this weekend, with air temperatures dropping to +3+9 degrees in the western and northern regions. It will still be warm in the south and southeast.

Secret US intelligence reports indicate that Putin has no intention of ending the war in Ukraine. He may use the ceasefire to regroup troops and further escalate.

On March 14, warm and calm weather is expected in Ukraine, with air temperatures ranging from +14°C to +23°C. Precipitation is forecast only in the western regions.

Today, Ukraine celebrates Volunteer Day, International Day of Mathematics, and "Pi" Day. Also today is the birthday of Albert Einstein and a time to ask questions.

A thunderstorm is expected in Kyiv and the Kyiv region in the coming hour, a level I hazard has been announced. Experts recommend following safety rules.

Ukraine considers Turkey as a strategic partner and is ready to ratify the free trade agreement during Erdogan's visit. In 2024, Turkey ratified the free trade agreement with Ukraine.

In January-February 2024, 3,186 Ukrainians declared more than UAH 1 million in income, paying UAH 269. 6 million in tax and UAH 44.6 million in military levy. The youngest millionaire is 3.5 years old, the oldest is 96.

A teenager in Kyiv suffered severe burns after being electrocuted at a railway station. According to preliminary data, the boy climbed onto a train car.

Agro Ukraine Summit will take place on June 6, 2025 in Kyiv. The summit will bring together producers, processors, logistics operators and traders to discuss the development of the agricultural sector.

On March 14, warm weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures up to +22 degrees. Precipitation will occur in the western regions in the evening, and then it will get colder again.

Due to the work on laying the European standard track between Chop and Uzhhorod, Ukrzaliznytsia is temporarily changing the train schedule to Zakarpattia from March 31 to July 31. Alternative flights will be provided.

Klitschko announced the dismissal of a number of Kyiv City State Administration officials involved in land corruption in the Kyiv City Council. The mayor also announced further inspections and reorganization in the urban planning sector.

In a week, 261,000 Ukrainians fell ill with acute respiratory infections, influenza and COVID-19. Most cases were recorded in Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Rivne, Poltava and Cherkasy regions.