Broken trees fell on a playground and damaged a car: Kyiv and the region were hit by a thunderstorm. Photos and videos

On Wednesday afternoon, July 17, a thunderstorm hit Kyiv and the Kyiv region, accompanied in some places by strong gusts of wind. As a result of the weather, trees were reported falling in some areas.

This was reported by a correspondent of OBOZ.UA. The first level of danger, yellow, has been declared in the region.

Thus, in the afternoon, a thunderstorm began in several districts of the capital and Kyiv region, accompanied by strong gusts of wind. As a result of the weather, in particular, in Hostomel, the squall broke down trees – one of them fell on a playground, which, fortunately, was not occupied at the time, and another on a car.

Earlier, weather forecasters warned of deteriorating weather conditions in the capital region - thunderstorms, hail in some places, and gusts of 15-20 m/s in the afternoon.

On Thursday, July 18, forecasters predict heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, and gusts of 15-20 m/s in Kyiv and Kyiv region. The air in the region will warm up to +32°C.

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