Zakarpattia Oblast

Despite security threats, Ukrainians actively travel, choosing Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Zakarpattia regions. Volodymyr Tsaruk, director of the Tourism Development Center, noted that hotel prices have increased slightly, and seasonality affects the cost.

In the first five months of this year, local budgets received UAH 132 million in tourist tax, which is a third more compared to last year. Kyiv leads, collecting 25% of the total amount, or UAH 33 million.

On June 27, warm weather is expected in Ukraine with moderate heat in the south and Transcarpathia, the air temperature will be from +22 to +30 degrees. The wind will subside, but local rains are possible in the west, north, Vinnytsia and Odesa regions due to the atmospheric front, and magnetic storms are also observed.

A bridge collapsed in Zakarpattia between the village of Pidpolozzia and the village of Zhdenievo. SES rescuers were able to rescue a 2-year-old boy and his mother, who is being treated in the hospital.

On June 25, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness, brief rains and thunderstorms in the northern part, and no precipitation in the rest of the territory. The air temperature will be 21-26° during the day, and up to 27-32° in the south, Transcarpathia and Precarpathia.

On June 25, temperature fluctuations from +22°C to +31°C are expected in Ukraine, with rain and thunderstorms in the northern and eastern regions. Gusty winds up to 15-20 m/s are forecast, especially in Kyiv.

Leading Ukrainian environmentalists claim that the head of the Ministry of Environmental Protection has failed almost all key areas of work, conducts non-transparent personnel policies, and instead of dialogue with the public, engages in harassment of representatives of the environmental community.

On Saturday, June 21, cool weather with short-term rains and thunderstorms is expected in Ukraine, mainly in the western and northern regions. Temperatures will range from +18°C to +25°C, with the highest values in the south.

In the first quarter of 2025, Ukrainians chose western regions and the sea coast for travel, as reported by Natalia Tabaka, head of the State Agency for Tourism Development. Travelers seek rejuvenation and recreation in nature, especially near bodies of water.

On June 19, a north-westerly wind with gusts up to 20 m/s will cover Ukraine. Precipitation is expected in the west, north, and east. In the south, up to +31°C.

Variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine on June 15, with local rains in the west and north. The temperature during the day will fluctuate from +18°C to +27°C, with possible short-term rains in Kyiv.

In May 2025, Zakarpattia and Lviv regions topped the ranking of the most expensive rental housing in Ukraine. The average rental cost here reaches almost 12 thousand hryvnias.

In Kyiv, two individuals were detained for promising to transport conscripts across the border with Slovakia for 13,000 euros. The perpetrators planned to take the evaders to Zakarpattia.

The SBU, together with the SBI and the National Police, detained six people who were trying to sell trophy weapons. The perpetrators face up to 7 years of imprisonment.

More and more Ukrainians prefer housing outside the city. Now every third person is considering buying a private house.

In April-May, 8 cases were registered in Ukraine, which is 23 less than last year. Most in Zhytomyr and Lviv regions. Doctors urge caution.

Today and tomorrow, a cold atmospheric front with rain and thunderstorms will cross Ukraine. Dry weather is expected from June 4, with temperatures up to +31°C in the south and east.

Deterioration of weather conditions is expected in a number of regions of Ukraine. Thunderstorms, wind gusts and hail are possible during June 2-3, and the water level will rise in the rivers of Lviv region and Ivano-Frankivsk region.

On Sunday, June 1, rain, thunderstorms and hail are predicted in many regions of Ukraine. Variable cloudiness is expected in the rest of the country, without precipitation, daytime temperature 22-27°.

An attack occurred on border guards in Velykyi Bereznyi who were checking for involvement in smuggling evaders. Two officers were injured, and a criminal investigation has been opened.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine refuted the statements of the Minister of Hungary, Peter Szijjártó, about the alleged ban by the Ukrainian authorities of the Society of Hungarian Culture of Transcarpathia. Relevant reports in the media are false.

Most beaches are planned to be opened in Odesa and the region. There is also high demand for recreation in the Carpathians, Zakarpattia, and Bukovel.

Ukrzaliznytsia promptly completed repair works on the Yasinya – Voronenko section after soil subsidence. Two-way train traffic has been restored since May 27, but delays of up to 15 minutes are possible.

On May 25, Ukraine expects varied weather: rain with thunderstorms in the west and +14. ..+16°C, in the east - dry and sunny with temperatures up to +28°C.

In Sirne, Zakarpattia, a verdict was handed down to a couple for the death of their 10-year-old son. They were found guilty of intentionally inflicting grievous bodily harm and leaving the child in danger, and sentenced to 9 years of imprisonment.

The SBU for the first time exposed a network of Hungarian military intelligence that was spying in Zakarpattia. Two agents were detained for collecting data on the region's defense and public sentiment.

In the Zakarpattia region, a criminal group of 6 people who were transferring evaders abroad was detained. Among those detained are employees of the State Border Guard Service.

A contact center for rights holders was presented at the BEB. It will help to respond more quickly to the circulation of counterfeit goods. Since the beginning of the year, counterfeit goods worth over UAH 480 million have been seized.

In Ukraine, some regions have already turned off heating due to warming. Local authorities are ready to restore heat supply to social facilities in case of bad weather.

Starting March 24, 40 speed cameras will be operational in Ukraine, 36 of which will be installed in new locations, and 4 will resume operation. Cameras will appear in various regions.