Hydro-ecological State of Ukrainian Water Bodies Under the Influence of Military Actions

• Autorzy: Stelmakh Valentyna , Melniichuk Mykhailo , Melnyk Oleh , Tokarchuk Ivan

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.54740/ros.2023.017

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The article aims to analyse the impact of military operations on the hydro-ecological state of water bodies in Ukraine, analyse potential military risks and assess the prospects for recovery in the water sector. The war leads to the destruction of water supply infrastructure and, secondly, to the pollution of natural waters with sewage and ammunition. Thus, Ukraine's hydro-ecological condition of natural watercourses and reservoirs is deteriorating during a full-scale war. First, we analysed the literature and modern scientific publications and studied the current state of the water bodies of Ukraine under martial law. The article analyses the key consequences of military operations on water bodies, including the destruction of water infrastructure and hydraulic structures, contamination by explosives and destroyed military equipment, flooding by mine water, and leaks from tailing ponds. Special attention is paid to the results of water quality monitoring in wartime. The authors systematised and reviewed the key incidents of destruction and damage to hydraulic structures since the beginning of the war. Potential risks to water bodies in the context of Russian aggression are studied. Finally, the author analyses the directions of the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine and proposes a list of practical steps necessary to restore water resources. The author's view on post-war reconstruction measures in water resources is offered. In addition, environmental organisations and local authorities can use the results of this scientific research.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

hydro-ecological condition; water body; martial law; water quality monitoring; water infrastructure; pollution; flooding

• Wydawca: Politechnika Koszalińska
• Czasopismo: Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: Tom 25
• Strony: 174--187
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 31 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Stelmakh Valentyna

• Faculty of Geography, Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University, Lutsk, Ukraine

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7106-4242

autor

Melniichuk Mykhailo

• Faculty of Geography, Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University, Lutsk, Ukraine

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7258-2869

autor

Melnyk Oleh

• Faculty of Geography, Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University, Lutsk, Ukraine

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1584-2943

autor

Tokarchuk Ivan

• Faculty of Geography, Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University, Lutsk, Ukraine

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2024).