Kyiv

In Kyiv, an excess of fine particles was recorded due to the burning of peat bogs. The Ministry of Environment provided recommendations to reduce the negative impact of pollution on health.

Air quality in Kyiv has deteriorated amid shifting winds and fires in peat bogs and open areas in three regions. Rescuers are extinguishing 21 large-scale fires in Ukraine, covering a total area of about 2,200 hectares.

The State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine” stated that all fires on the territories of the state enterprise in Kyiv region have been eliminated. The smog in the capital was caused by other reasons, and the air quality deteriorated due to other factors.

The air quality in Kyiv has deteriorated due to forest fires in the Kyiv region and seasonal temperature changes. The Ministry of Environment recommends closing windows, minimizing time outside and drinking more water.

Significant air pollution was recorded in Kyiv due to natural fires in the region and unfavorable weather conditions.

There is one smoldering fire in the Vyshgorod district of Kyiv region with an area of up to 2 hectares. The State Emergency Service warns of an increased risk of fires on weekends, which are statistically the peak of fires.

Brovary is nearing the end of installing autonomous power supplies at all traffic lights in the city. This will ensure their operation during power outages, with the project costing about UAH 2 million.

As of 9:30 a. m. on Friday, Kyiv was ranked first in the global ranking of cities with the dirtiest air by IQAir. The KCSA recommends closing windows, limiting time outside, and drinking plenty of water.

Unmanned aerial vehicles are spotted in the airspace of Kyiv region. Air defense forces are working on targets. People are urged to stay in shelters until the air raid is over.

In Kyiv, an increase in the concentration of suspended particles was recorded due to fires in the Kyiv region and unfavorable weather conditions. The KCMA advises to limit outdoor activities and drink more water.

Dry weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures of 4-17° at night and 20-26° during the day. Northeast wind of 5-10 m/s is expected. In Kyiv, the temperature will be around 10° at night and 22-24° during the day.

At night, the enemy attacked Kyiv region with attack drones. Air defense forces shot down the targets, preventing any hits to the objects. The only damage was caused by the burning of grass in two districts.

As of 8:00 a. m. on Friday, Kyiv ranks 3rd in the global ranking of cities with the dirtiest air, according to IQAir. The capital's air quality index is 162 US AQI, which is classified as an unhealthy level of pollution.

The President of the European Commission arrives in Kyiv to discuss support for Ukraine. The visit covers winterization, defense, EU accession, and progress on G7 loans.

An increase in the concentration of suspended particles in the air was recorded in Kyiv. The cause was fires in the ecosystem of the Kyiv region, particularly in the Vyshgorod district. Residents are advised to limit their time outside.

Lyubov Sudarenkova and Yevhenia Ilienko won bronze medals at the World Rowing Championships in the junior women's double sculls. The athletes successfully passed the qualification and playoffs, losing only in the semifinals.

Movement of enemy drones is spotted in Kyiv region. The regional military administration reports on the work of air defense forces and calls on residents to follow safety rules.

Ruslan Kravchenko had a tough conversation with community representatives regarding the identification of landowners. He accused the Irpen government of waste of land and warned about the possible intervention of the prosecutor's office.

The Kyiv City Council has awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Kyiv to 15 prominent Kyiv residents. Among the honorees are Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, writer Oksana Zabuzhko and other prominent figures in culture, science and military affairs.

The Supreme Court has confirmed the illegality of the Kyiv City Council's decision to allocate land for a shopping center near Lake Vyrlytsia. The 20-hectare plot worth over UAH 1 billion was returned to municipal ownership.

The SBU detained two women who collaborated with the occupation administrations of the Russian Federation in Luhansk and Kharkiv regions. One was the “deputy director of a lyceum of the lPR”, the other worked in the occupation administration of Kupyansk.

The Pechersk District Court of Kyiv extended the measure of restraint in the form of house arrest for Mykola Tyshchenko for another two months. The court also extended the obligation to wear an electronic bracelet for Tyshchenko.

18 communities in Kyiv region ignore the CRSA's requirement to identify land owners. Kravchenko appealed to the prosecutor's office and the BES to clarify the circumstances, as the state is losing tens of millions of hryvnias in taxes.

The coming winter will be the most serious test for Ukraine due to Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure. The IEA predicts an electricity shortage of up to 6 GW and proposes measures to ensure energy security.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga had a phone conversation with his Indian counterpart Subramanyam Jaishankar. The diplomats discussed the development of bilateral relations and coordinated steps ahead of the UN General Assembly.

Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU's readiness to step up support for Ukraine before the start of the heating season. She is traveling to Kyiv to discuss these issues with President Zelenskyy.

Two laboratory-confirmed cases of West Nile fever have been reported in Khmelnytsky Oblast. The patients - a 55-year-old man and a 21-year-old girl - sought help on August 31 and are currently undergoing inpatient treatment.

The SBU detained 5 executives of a Kyiv-based design institute for helping Russia restore damaged oil refineries. The cost of Russian “contracts” amounted to almost UAH 500 million.

An accident occurred on Naberezhne Highway in Kyiv, which hampered traffic from the Pedestrian Bridge to the Paton Bridge. The patrol police urged drivers to take this information into account when planning their route.

The SBU has served a notice of suspicion to the archimandrite of the Kyiv monastery of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) of justifying Russia's war against Ukraine. During the searches, evidence of criminal actions was found, and the suspect faces up to 5 years in prison.