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How polluted is the air in Ukrainian cities on April 16?
How polluted is the air in Ukrainian cities on April 16?

In some regional centers, the concentration of fine particulate matter is 3 to 4 times higher than WHO recommendations

Air quality in Ukrainian cities on April 14
Air quality in Ukrainian cities on April 14

In some areas, dust levels are several times higher than normal

Ukrainian scientists in Antarctica have installed new instruments to study air pollution
Ukrainian scientists in Antarctica have installed new instruments to study air pollution

The equipment will enable measurements to be taken to build a model of global aerosol pollution

How clean is the air in Ukrainian cities: data as of April 6
How clean is the air in Ukrainian cities: data as of April 6

Overall, there are currently no health risks associated with the air

Levels were 20 times higher than the limit: a company in Kyiv was poisoning residents with sulfur dioxide
Levels were 20 times higher than the limit: a company in Kyiv was poisoning residents with sulfur dioxide

The company's director could face up to six years in prison

Air quality in major cities of Ukraine on April 1
Air quality in major cities of Ukraine on April 1

Overall, no extremely dangerous levels of harmful substances have been recorded across the country

Air pollution in some areas of Kyiv is hazardous to health
Air pollution in some areas of Kyiv is hazardous to health

In some places, the concentration of fine particulate matter is dozens of times higher than the standard

Only 14% of the world’s cities met WHO air quality standards in 2025 – IQAir
Only 14% of the world’s cities met WHO air quality standards in 2025 – IQAir

In the world's dirtiest city — Lone, India — pollution levels exceeded recommended limits by 22 times

What is the air quality like in Odesa this morning following the shelling on March 19?
What is the air quality like in Odesa this morning following the shelling on March 19?

The air is cleanest on Gretska Street, and the most polluted on Frantsuzky Boulevard

How safe is the air in Ukraine's regional capitals?
How safe is the air in Ukraine's regional capitals?

The situation varies greatly across the country, and air quality isn't the worst in cities with populations of over a million

Environmental pollution exacerbates depression and anxiety – EEA
Environmental pollution exacerbates depression and anxiety – EEA

A clean environment and physical activity are important for normalizing health

Air monitoring according to European standards: the first indicative sensor has been launched in Lviv region
Air monitoring according to European standards: the first indicative sensor has been launched in Lviv region

The Ministry of Economy calls this a step towards developing a modern monitoring system in line with EU rules