The radiation background in the Exclusion Zone, Kiev and the region is within normal limits and does not exceed background values, and air pollution in the capital is not associated with fires in the Chernobyl zone. This was announced by the head of the State Service for Emergency Situations of Ukraine Mykola Chechetkin at a daily meeting chaired by the President.

Threats to critical infrastructure facilities of the Exclusion Zone, such as the Shelter, the storage of radiation waste, etc.. , no. In the Zhytomyr region, forest litter, remains of wood and reeds burn, Vladimir Zelensky was informed.

No precipitation is expected in the coming days, and the State Emergency Service has created a reserve of forces in case of complications.

At the beginning of next week, the wind will change direction to the north, the impact of fires on air pollution in the capital is expected to decrease, the State Emergency Service said.

“The main thing is that the fire does not grow and manages to overcome it. Watch whether someone needs help or evacuation, ”said Vladimir Zelensky.

The President was informed that the burnt buildings were abandoned. The head of state emphasized that, as before, he would keep the fire situation under control.