Authorities in Ukraine have issued a warning to residents in the capital Kyiv to remain indoors as the city grapples with severe air pollution. The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources attributed the pollution to fires in the region, particularly the burning of peatlands and other wildfires, exacerbated by autumn temperature fluctuations.
Upon waking up, Kyiv residents were met with thick smog and the acrid scent of burning fires permeating the air, prompting some individuals to don masks for protection. The city topped the list of the most polluted major cities early Friday, according to IQAir, a Swiss air quality monitoring company. However, air quality levels have shown signs of improvement throughout the day.
