War — latest ecology news

As a result of the shelling, petroleum products have entered Kyiv’s lakes
As a result of the shelling, petroleum products have entered Kyiv’s lakes

Staff from the State Emergency Service have set up oil booms to contain the fuel spill

The fire has engulfed thousands of hectares of the occupied nature reserve
The fire has engulfed thousands of hectares of the occupied nature reserve

Fires have destroyed areas of virgin steppe containing rare plants

The cost of life: how much does it cost to evacuate animals from a war zone?
The cost of life: how much does it cost to evacuate animals from a war zone?

Almost half of all expenditure goes on healthcare — from sterilisation to the treatment of serious illnesses

The worst since 2022: why so many dolphins died in the Black Sea in May
The worst since 2022: why so many dolphins died in the Black Sea in May

Animals are showing widespread damage to internal organs due to poisoning

In which regions of Ukraine is it prohibited to spend time in the woods?
In which regions of Ukraine is it prohibited to spend time in the woods?

In most regions, forest areas are completely off-limits to civilians

Oil from the attacked port of Chornomorsk has polluted the coastline of the national park in the Odesa region
Oil from the attacked port of Chornomorsk has polluted the coastline of the national park in the Odesa region

In total, approximately 10,000 square meters of the park's shoreline have been polluted

A 2,400-hectare forest fire is raging along the northern border with Russia. Firefighting efforts are impossible due to shelling.
A 2,400-hectare forest fire is raging along the northern border with Russia. Firefighting efforts are impossible due to shelling.

Forestry equipment must operate under electronic warfare cover to avoid being struck by enemy drones

It's not just war and poachers: what threatens Ukraine's wildlife
It's not just war and poachers: what threatens Ukraine's wildlife

The hunting ban has allowed wildlife to recover more effectively than specialized programs

It's not just war and poachers: what threatens Ukraine's wildlife
It's not just war and poachers: what threatens Ukraine's wildlife

The hunting ban has allowed wildlife to recover more effectively than specialized programs