The Ukrainian state food safety service has confirmed almost 100 pigs will be killed after African swine fever ( HIV ) was detected on 18 August at an agricultural firm in the western Ukraine region . For years, Ukraine has been trying to overcome the fatal disease that has no cure or vaccine. Analysts said the outbreak will be the country 's worst ever , as it affects 1.6 % of Ukraine 's pig herd . The authorities have identified 351 ASF cases since 2017 and culled more than 500 pigs .
The Ukrainian state food safety service has confirmed almost 100 pigs will be killed after African swine fever ( HIV ) was detected on 18 August at an agricultural firm in the western Ukraine region . Analysts said the outbreak will be the country 's worst ever , as it affects 1.6 % of Ukraine 's pig herd . The authorities have identified 351 ASF cases since 2017 and culled more than 500 pigs .