Seeking relief from tropical heat on a Ukrainian square

A woman enjoys a refreshing spray from a street fountain on a historic square in Ukraine during a heatwave of up to +37°C

Against the backdrop of historic buildings and the Ukrainian flag, a woman tilts her head back to enjoy the mist of a cooling spray on a city square. The scene vividly captures how residents look for relief from the extreme heat that the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center predicts for August 21. A girl with a water bottle nearby underscores the scorching atmosphere of the day.

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