Pollution

Large-scale pollution detected near Russian ship berth in the Sea of Azov

The cause could be a leak from ships or the discharge of contaminated technical water.

28.07.2026 - 17:15
Satellites detect new oil slick near Russian port of Taganrog

The spot extends 4–6 km in the northeast, east and southeast directions from the port.

22.07.2026 - 10:16
Damage to the marine environment of the Odesa region from the war exceeded UAH 23 billion

Due to missile strikes on port infrastructure, pollutants have repeatedly entered the Black Sea waters.

16.06.2026 - 11:58
EMSA has transferred a new batch of special equipment to Ukrainian ports

The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has transferred a new batch of special equipment to Ukrainian ports to respond to water pollution.

4.06.2026 - 15:40
The consequences of the Russian attack on the port of Chornomorsk caused a mass death of marine organisms

Tens of thousands of hermit crabs died on the coast of Odesa region due to oil pollution caused by the Russian attack on the port of Chornomorsk in April.

21.05.2026 - 11:33
Water pollution after the attack on Chornomorsk reached the “Tuzlivsky Lymany”

The oil slick on the coast of the Odesa region appeared after a strike on the port infrastructure of Chornomorsk on April 26.

11.05.2026 - 15:39
Russian attack on the port of Chornomorsk: oil pollution reaches 700 meters along the coast

As a result of Russian shelling and the destruction of the tank, sunflower oil has entered the Black Sea.

30.04.2026 - 10:40
Ukraine ensures transparent response to cross-border challenges on the Dnister, — Ministry of Economy

The pollution of the Dnister River is of a combined nature and is associated with the consequences of missile and drone attacks on infrastructure facilities.

1.04.2026 - 17:20
Moldovan Foreign Ministry presents Russian Ambassador with a bottle of contaminated water from the Dnister

The Moldovan Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the attack, which led to the leakage of oil products into the river and created serious risks for the environment and the security of the country’s water supply.

17.03.2026 - 13:13
Finland sent a large package of equipment to Ukraine to combat oil spills

The assistance includes oil skimmers, boom barriers, power supplies and personal protective equipment.

6.03.2026 - 10:35