Ukraine, Kiev: from war damage to the environment for 52 billion euros - Last hour

2023-08-17T04:48:02.108Z

Highlights: Nearly 2,500 cases of environmental damage caused by the war have been recorded in Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion. 174,000 square kilometers of Ukrainian land are potentially contaminated with explosive objects. "In more than 500 days of war, almost 2 have been. recorded," Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said in a Facebook post. The damage to the environment is estimated at 52 billion euros, according to Kiev authorities. The Russian invasion began on February 25, 2014.

Nearly 2,500 cases of environmental damage caused by the war have been recorded in Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion, according to Kiev authorities. "In more than 500 days of war, almost 2 have been recorded. (ANSA)