Moldova Cuts Water Supply After Oil Spill Linked to Russian Strike in Ukraine
Water supply cut in Moldova after oil spill blamed on Russian strike in Ukraine
Summary
Moldova has cut its water supply and declared a 15-day state of alert in the Dniester river basin following an oil spill attributed to a Russian military strike on Ukraine. The spill has raised serious concerns about drinking water contamination for residents dependent on the river. The incident highlights how the war in Ukraine is producing direct environmental consequences for neighbouring countries.
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