The Health Ministry said that most of the deaths occurred during a period when temperature plunged to record-breaking lows. The ministry says most of those who died were homeless or intoxicated.
The ministry said in a statement that a total of 7,800 people sought medical treatment and 4,470 were hospitalized in the same period.
Temperatures in January fell to below minus 30 degrees Celsius.
A new cold wave set in on 5 February with temperatures of minus 31 degrees Celsius in the northern Sumy Oblast. Forecasters expect the cold weather to last until 10 February in some parts.
(AFP)
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