According to Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, the government introduced a state of environmental alert in the Dniester basin for 15 days after pollution began moving downstream toward Moldovan territory.

“Russia’s war against Ukraine is having increasing consequences that directly affect us. The attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure caused a wave of pollution moving along the Dniester River and reaching the territory of the Republic of Moldova,” Munteanu said in a statement on Facebook.

During a government meeting, Moldovan authorities approved emergency measures aimed at limiting the impact of the contamination. These include mobilizing additional state resources, monitoring water quality across affected areas, and restricting water intake in sectors where pollution levels exceed acceptable standards.

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