On the territory of the Mykolayiv region, according to the results of laboratory studies of soil samples, a high content of heavy toxic metals was found, the appearance of which was facilitated by artillery shelling and attacks by the criminal army of the Russian Federation.
Points of attention
- Mykolaiv region in Ukraine experienced soil poisoning with toxic metals due to artillery shelling and attacks by the Russian Federation, leading to contamination with arsenic, lead, copper, and zinc.
- The Ministry of Defense conducted analyses revealing the extent of soil and water pollution, emphasizing the need for extensive land reclamation estimated in billions of dollars.
- Ukraine faces significant financial challenges for demining territories and compensating for damages, requiring billions of dollars in funding that may take several years to address effectively.
- The prospects for reclamation and compensation in the Mykolaiv region depend on achieving complete land clearing, with estimates suggesting the possibility of compensating the required amount in less than three and a half years after clearance.
- The impact of enemy attacks, hitting enterprises and warehouses storing hazardous chemicals, highlights the urgency of addressing soil contamination and conducting thorough analyses for long-term environmental safety.
What is known about soil poisoning in the Mykolaiv Oblast as a result of enemy shelling and rocket attacks
According to the Ministry of Defense, specialists of the Center of Excellence in Mine Action and Environmental Safety analyzed the condition of the soil in the areas of Snigurivka and the village of Shevchenkove.
In particular, soil, silt and water samples were taken from the Ingulets River.
A high content of arsenic, lead, copper and zinc was found in the samples.
Military ecologists conducted a series of measurements with state-of-the-art devices. More detailed results will appear after the analysis of samples in laboratory conditions with the participation of specialists of the Ukrainian Laboratory of Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products, the Ministry of Defense notes.
The agency emphasized that the pollution is the result of artillery shelling and missile attacks by the criminal army of the Russian Federation.
Which led to soil and water poisoning in the Mykolaiv region
The Ministry of Defense adds that enemy attacks were mostly carried out chaotically, which is why enterprises and warehouses for storing plant protection products, agrochemicals (poisonous chemicals), and fuel were hit.
Significant damage to the soil cover requires large-scale land reclamation.
According to the Tony Blair Institute, Ukraine's losses due to mines and other explosive objects amount to 11.2 billion dollars annually.
According to World Bank estimates, Ukraine needs 34.6 billion dollars to demine all territories. Ukraine would be able to compensate for this amount in less than three and a half years after the land is fully cleared.
