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Silent Victim: Environmental Damage From Russia-Ukraine War Totals $56 Billion
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Silent Victim: Environmental Damage From Russia-Ukraine War Totals $56 Billion


On November 6, the world observes the International Day for the Prevention of Environmental Exploitation in War and Armed Conflict. The Ukrainian prosecutor-general has reported that the invasion of Ukraine by Russia has caused approximately $56 billion in environmental damage, with the Kakhovka Dam being one of the most devastating disasters. In her report, Lesia Bakalets discusses how Ukrainian eco-activists and law enforcement work together to collect data on eco-crimes. The video was filmed by Daniil Batushchak.

Source: voanews.com