Some schools have switched to distance learning due to bad weather in Mykolaiv
- News of Mykolaiv
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- Anna Hakman
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12:34, 28 January, 2026
Due to bad weather in Mykolaiv, some schools have switched to distance learning. Illustrative photo: Mykolaiv City CouncilDue to bad weather in Mykolaiv, some schools have switched to distance learning, but kindergartens are operating as usual.
This was stated by Anatolii Petrov, deputy mayor of Mykolaiv, in a comment to NikVesti.
According to him, 15 schools have completely switched to distance learning, and 37 are operating in a mixed format.
«Kindergartens are operating as usual, at the discretion of parents, because not everyone can leave their children at home. We understand this because many people work. At the same time, we recommended that general secondary education institutions make their own decisions and, if possible, wait out the bad weather at home. Some institutions have taken advantage of this recommendation: over the course of two days, 15 institutions have switched to distance learning, another 12 are teaching only remotely, and 37 are using a mixed format. This decision was in effect yesterday and the day before yesterday. We will see what happens next based on the results of today,» said Anatolii Petrov.
Black ice in Mykolaiv
There has been black ice in Mykolaiv for several days in a row. Forecasters predict that the bad weather will continue. In particular, on 28 January, light rain with wet snow is expected, and during the day — black ice and heavy fog.
On 26 January, 13 people were admitted to hospital with injuries caused by icy conditions. As of 27 January, this number had risen to 60.
Employees of the municipal enterprise Mykolaiv Parks reported that they are working in an enhanced mode due to icy conditions. They used 22,700 kilograms of anti-icing mixture to treat sidewalks and pedestrian areas.
Icy conditions in Mykolaiv, 27 January 2026, photo: NikVestiLater, the first deputy mayor of Mykolaiv, Vitalii Lukov, stated that there are not enough municipal workers to combat the icy conditions in Mykolaiv. Currently, municipal workers are sprinkling salt and sand on the city streets, but only near public transport stops and in areas with large crowds of people. The city authorities are also calling on local businesses to sprinkle salt and sand on the areas surrounding their premises.
Vitalii Lukov also urged Mykolaiv residents to wait out the bad weather at home if possible.
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