Ukraine: -30°C Frost Threatens Winter Crops

Extremely low temperatures, expected to reach -30°C, threaten winter crops in Ukraine, according to agricultural experts and the national emergency service.

The rapid temperature drop will begin on February 1st and affect all regions except southern Ukraine, with the cold receding on February 4th.

The agricultural consulting firm Barva Invest warns that a combination of severe frosts and insufficient snow cover could affect crops in central, northeastern, and eastern Ukraine. In southern Ukraine, the lack of snow also increases the risk.

Ukraine is a major producer of winter grains, which account for 95% of the country's total grain production.