New fires erupt in Chornobyl Exclusion Zone after downing of Russian drones
New fires erupted in difficult-to-access terrain in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone on May 14 as a result of the downing of Russian drones.
Accidents and Emergencies
14 May 2026
Massive forest fire extinguished in Chernihiv region
A large-scale forest fire that had been burning in the Chernihiv region since May 8 has been extinguished.
13 May 2026
Forest fire raging for more than week localized in Chernihiv region
A large-scale forest fire that broke out in the Koriukivka forestry district on May 5 has been localized.
12 May 2026
Forest fire contained on 250 hectares in Zhytomyr region
In the Polissia Nature Reserve in the Zhytomyr region, rescuers and forestry workers continue efforts to eliminate a large-scale forest fire. The blaze has been extinguished over an area of 250 hectares.
11 May 2026
Nearly 2,250 hectares burned in Ukraine's ecosystems due to fires – SES
Nearly 2,250 hectares of land have burned in Ukraine as a result of fires in ecosystems.
10 May 2026
Emergency crews containing forest fire in Zhytomyr region
A forest fire is being extinguished in the Polissia Nature Reserve in Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region, with smoldering debris and forest floor still observed.
Firefighting efforts continue in Chornobyl Exclusion Zone in Kyiv region
Firefighting efforts are underway in the Exclusion Zone of the Kyiv region to extinguish a large-scale forest fire covering 1,200 hectares.
09 May 2026
No expected exceedance of radionuclide levels due to fire in Chornobyl exclusion zone –regulator
No exceedance of permissible radionuclide concentrations in the air is expected as a result of the large-scale forest fire in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone.
Efforts ongoing to extinguish forest fire in Polissia Nature Reserve in Zhytomyr region
Efforts are ongoing to extinguish a forest fire in the Polissia Nature Reserve in the Zhytomyr region, with rescuers monitoring smoldering hotspots using drones.
Forest fire in Chornobyl exclusion zone covers 1,200 hectares
A large-scale forest fire is ongoing in the Chornobyl exclusion zone in the Kyiv region, with firefighters working to extinguish flames that have already spread over an area of 1,200 hectares.
08 May 2026
Fire in Chornobyl exclusion zone currently poses no radiation threat
Ukraine's State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate, in cooperation with relevant agencies, is modeling the impact of the wildfire in the Chornobyl exclusion zone on radiation levels.
Firefighters battling massive 500-hectare forest fire in Zhytomyr region
Emergency crews are battling a large-scale forest fire in Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region that has spread across an estimated 500 hectares.
Firefighting efforts continue in Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, radiation levels normal across Ukraine – State Emergency Service
The radiation situation across Ukraine, including the northern part of the Kyiv region, remained stable as of 11:00 on May 8, with firefighting efforts ongoing in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone.
In UK, radio system failure causes major disruptions to rail service
The UK has experienced widespread rail service disruptions due to a malfunction in the radio system, which is critical for coordinating train movements.
07 May 2026
Large-scale forest fire breaks out in Kyiv region, firefighters manage to contain it
Emergency crews are continuing efforts to extinguish the major forest fire in the Bucha district of the region. The blaze covered 70 hectares of forest ground cover and 30 hectares of open land.
In Zakarpattia region, authorities investigate possibility that forest fire is set on behalf of Russians
In the Zakarpattia region, authorities are investigating the possibility that a forest fire in Volovets was set on behalf of the Russians through the recruitment of residents.
2,400 hectares of forest burn near Chernihiv region border due to Russian aggression
2,400 hectares of forest are burning in the border area of the Chernihiv region as a result of Russian aggression; fully extinguishing the fire is currently impossible due to enemy drones.
Parked car explodes in Dnipro, injuring two men
Two men were injured in Dnipro as a result of a car explosion.
Major fire in Zakarpattia region: Firefighting efforts continue, prosecutor’s office launches investigation
The Zakarpattia Prosecutor’s Office will investigate the causes of the major fire on the Borzhava Ridge as part of a criminal investigation.
05 May 2026
Fire breaks out at Krasia resort in Zakarpattia region
Rescue workers in the Zakarpattia region spent the entire night fighting a fire at the Krasia resort—one of the hotels was on fire.
03 May 2026
Bulk carrier attacked near Iran coast
Several small vessels attacked a bulk carrier near the coast of Iran.
01 May 2026
Kyiv-Uzhhorod train accident: Crane truck driver dies on way to hospital
The driver of the crane truck that collided with a train in the Lviv region died on the way to the hospital.
26 April 2026
Severe weather hits Ukraine leaving three killed, several injured
Severe weather in Ukraine has claimed three lives and left others injured, including a child. Emergency services are responding to the aftermath in 13 regions.
Severe weather in Ukraine leaves two dead, two injured
Two people have died and two others, including a child, have been injured due to severe weather in Ukraine. Rescue workers are responding to the situation in 13 regions.
Grenade explosion in Zaporizhzhia apartment kills woman, injures two men
In Zaporizhzhia, a grenade exploded in an apartment in an apartment building: one woman was killed, and two men suffered shrapnel wounds.
25 April 2026
Oleksandr Hryhorash, Head of the Operational Control Department at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant
Four Decades On, Chornobyl Remains a Live Nuclear Threat
Severe weather leaves more than 100 communities in 10 regions without power
As of the morning of April 24, more than 100 communities in 10 regions were without power due to adverse weather conditions; Russian attacks have left users in five regions without power.
22 April 2026
Chornobyl 40 Years Later: A Look Inside the Exclusion Zone Today
A place that should be preserved exactly as it is—a stark reminder for future generations
In Bulgaria, passenger bus runs into group of Ukrainians, leaving several dead and injured
Near the Bulgarian-Turkish border, two Ukrainian citizens were killed, and 16 others were injured after their passenger bus suddenly began rolling backward and crashed into a group of people standing behind it.