Pollution

The government has updated the rules for protecting water areas from pollution.

In particular, the new rules tighten the requirements for the discharge of ship water, waste management and the use of chemicals.

16.10.2026 - 14:03
USPA joined the seminar on marine environment protection and pollution response

The event brought together representatives of Ukrainian maritime, environmental, emergency and rescue services and law enforcement agencies.

2.09.2026 - 16:52
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