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Temperatures fell substantially to -13-17°C in Ukraine in the last four days, even to -20°C in some areas, reads the report.

At the same time, snowfalls were recorded all across the country. As of January 10, 2017, the average snow cover ranges from 5-15 cm in the west of Ukraine to 25-30 cm in the country's northeast.

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Besides, harsh frosts in Ukraine lasted only three days. Already today, on January 10, the freeze front is leaving the country in the south-western direction and the average temperature over the country is expected to rise to -3-7°C. Above-zero temperatures will return to some regions as soon as January 13.

Survival of winter cereals is by no means threatened at the moment, UkrAgroConsult informs.