Ukrainian → English transcript

Air pollution is occurring, with a very high amount of harmful substances. But what you mentioned earlier must be done.

First of all, close the doors, close the windows, wear a mask, and drink plenty of water.

Rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the afternoon, but this rain, this downpour, if it happens, could in fact be toxic as well.

How so?

Partially, yes, but that's a good thing, because all the harmful substances will be washed out of the air onto the ground. And that will improve the situation.

I believe that in the afternoon the air quality situation will be different. And when we get the first data, which we will be receiving and publishing over time,

you can check the air quality on our Facebook page or website, of the Kyiv Center for Disease Control.

It depends on how long something will be burning. If there are still fires in various places, then it will continue.

If there's no more fire, then we'll assess the situation. So, what I want to say is, don't stand near anything that's burning, go in a different direction.

Viewers are writing to us, asking if they can turn on their air conditioners.

No, it's better not to, because air conditioners won't work in this case. They don't have filters that will reduce the harm.

It's better to close your windows.

Can air purifiers be helpful?

That really helps, because all the harmful microparticles will settle downwards.