Air quality in Kyiv has deteriorated sharply following a massive attack by the Russian Federation
Following yet another massive Russian attack on Kyiv, air quality has deteriorated significantly. In several districts of the capital, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached levels that are hazardous to sensitive population groups.
According to an international monitoring system, the worst readings as of this morning were recorded at the following locations:
- Regeneratorna Street — AQI 156, corresponding to an “unhealthy” air quality level;
- Kakha Bendukidze Street — AQI 155.
According to SaveEcoBot, the highest pollution levels among the capital’s districts are observed in: Podilskyi District — Air Quality Index 96, and Solomianskyi District — 94.
The most polluted locations, according to SaveEcoBot:
- 57 Sichovykh Striltsiv Street — index 155;
- 23 Vitalii Skakun Street — index 140.
As of 7:35 a.m., the humidity in Kyiv was 60%.
Due to the deterioration in air quality, residents of the capital are advised to:
- keep windows closed;
- to wet-clean their homes;
- drink more clean water;
- use air purifiers if possible;
- refrain from going for walks and spending long periods of time outdoors, especially children, the elderly, and people with respiratory conditions.
The deterioration in air quality was caused by the aftermath of a massive Russian attack, specifically fires and combustion byproducts released into the atmosphere following strikes and destruction in the capital.
This is confirmed by monitoring data.
