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In the Ternopil region, near the village of Skala-Podilskaya, an unknown murky liquid was discharged into the Zbruch River. Ecologists collected water samples for laboratory analysis to determine the composition of the liquid and its potential impact on the ecosystem.
On September 9, air quality in Kyiv and the Kyiv region deteriorated temporarily due to fires caused by Russian shelling. Authorities advise residents to close windows and limit outdoor activities.
The air quality in the Podil district of Kyiv has temporarily worsened due to fires caused by enemy attacks. Experts recommend residents to close windows, limit outdoor activities, and stay hydrated.
In August 2026, steel production in Ukraine fell by 57.3% compared to the same month last year, totaling 277,000 tons. A decline was also observed compared to July, with a drop of 39.4%. The main reasons include the blockade of maritime logistics, trade restrictions, and Russian strikes on metallurgical enterprises.
A new study predicts that by the end of the 21st century, over 40% of Earth's land may turn into arid zones. This is linked to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, which can both contribute to and mitigate this process.
In Zakarpattia, a 38-year-old resident of the Rakhiv district faces trial for damaging a protected natural area near Lake Gereshavske. The man drove his SUV onto the protected territory and streamed his trip on social media.
On the night of September 8, a Russian drone fell into the Lozovenkivske reservoir. Alexander Hololobov, head of the Malodanilivka community, urged fishermen and vacationers to refrain from fishing, swimming, and moving on the reservoir until the drone is retrieved by emergency services.
Vegetable oil has been discovered again along the coastline of the 'Tuzlivski Lymany' national park in Odesa Oblast. According to a park employee, this may indicate pollution resulting from Russian shelling of ports.
Finland has completed the construction of a 200-kilometre fence on its border with Russia. The project, costing approximately €356 million, aims to enhance control over illegal border crossings.
In September, Ukraine will launch an autumn campaign for the oral vaccination of wild carnivores against rabies. The vaccination will take place in several regions, including Zakarpattia, Ternopil, Mykolaiv, and Vinnytsia, using a ground method for distributing bait containing the vaccine.
Temperatures in Ukraine are expected to rise again to +30°C this week. The hottest day will be on Wednesday, particularly in Kyiv, Lviv, Chernivtsi, and Ivano-Frankivsk.
On September 6, eight fires broke out in the Cherkasy region, affecting dry vegetation and landfills. The main cause of the fires was found to be negligence during smoking.
In Nepal, rescuers found 73-year-old Chandika Kumari Shrestha alive after she spent 10 days trapped under the rubble of her home following a devastating flood. Her family had already declared her dead and conducted funeral rites. The flood claimed over 1,300 lives, with around 5,000 people still missing.
Pink flamingos in the Odesa region have been unable to successfully breed for the fourth consecutive year due to military actions. Scientists note that loud sounds from explosions and drone flights disrupt the birds' nesting. Only in 2023 did flamingos manage to raise 200 chicks.
The rutting season for noble deer has begun in the Carpathians, lasting from mid-September to mid-October. During this time, males compete for females, and the animals require peace, prompting calls not to disturb them.
