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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

Pollution may increase up to 10 times: the National Academy of Sciences has studied the impact of war on the air
Pollution may increase up to 10 times: the National Academy of Sciences has studied the impact of war on the air

Air quality is affected by Russian attacks, industrial shutdowns, and even the widespread use of diesel generators

Air quality has deteriorated in Kyiv. What should residents do?
Air quality has deteriorated in Kyiv. What should residents do?

People are advised to avoid being outdoors

Smog formed over Kyiv after the shelling. What should residents do?
Smog formed over Kyiv after the shelling. What should residents do?

Due to power outages at environmental monitoring stations, Kyiv residents are advised to use the smell of smoke as a guide