Kyiv was covered in smoke on March 19, due to a change in wind direction. This was reported in the Kiev city state administration.

“There is a slight smoke in the capital. This is due to changes in weather conditions, in particular, wind direction.. According to experts, the air quality meets the standards. But please do not open the windows and do not leave the house unnecessarily,” the message says..

In turn, the adviser to the Minister of Internal Affairs, Vadim Denisenko, noted that the smoke arose due to the fact that the landfill near Novi Petrivtsy was burning down..

" As soon as the wind appears, the smog from the operation of thermal power plants and smoke from fires in the vicinity of Kyiv will dissipate,” Denisenko added..

He assured that everything is calm in the Chernobyl zone in terms of the fire situation.. Radiation background is normal.

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Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 222 people have died in Kyiv. Among the dead were 60 civilians, four of whom were children..

At the same time, Kyiv continues to defend itself and live under martial law, emphasize the Kyiv City State Administration. Public utilities, transport workers, doctors and rescuers work. All utilities provided. Municipal transport, grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, gas stations, car services, pet stores and other establishments operate in the capital.. 35 fairs and capital markets resumed work.

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