Ukraine/Russia: Shredded Trees, Dead Dolphins and Wildfires — How Russia's Invasion Is Hurting Nature

Jul 1, 2022 | Nathan Rott, Claire Harbage, and Hanna Palamarenko, NPR
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The State Environmental Inspectorate of Ukraine, a government agency, has documented more than 300 cases of what it calls "environmental crimes," carried out by Russia since its invasion began in late February. The actual number is believed to be closer to 1,500, it says, but many sites are still occupied by Russia or made inaccessible by the fighting.