Air pollution from Belarus may affect neighboring countries
Due to forest fires and wildfires in Belarus, air pollution is expected to increase in Lithuania, which could particularly affect southern regions and pose a risk to public health.
MadeinVilnius reports this, citing the National Public Health Center (NVSC).
Forest fires and wildfires in Belarus may become more frequent, and this could lead to air pollution in Lithuania.
According to the report, this could most significantly affect the southern part of the country—where concentrations of particulate matter in the air may rise, and the smell of burning may be noticeable in some areas.
Increased air pollution can negatively affect public health, especially for at-risk groups—children, the elderly, or people with chronic illnesses.
Therefore, residents are advised to spend as little time outdoors as possible, keep windows and doors closed, and wipe down surfaces with a damp cloth.
As a reminder, Russia may have instructed Belarus to keep Ukrainian forces “on edge” ahead of new attacks in the east and south. This is according to the Center for Countering Disinformation. Meanwhile, Ukraine is observing troop activity and the preparation of positions near the border.
The situation on the Ukrainian-Belarusian border remains stable: currently, there is no observed deployment of additional equipment or increase in troop numbers from the Belarusian side. State Border Service spokesperson Andriy Demchenko emphasized that intelligence and border units are monitoring the situation around the clock to respond promptly to any potential provocations.
