Russia-Ukraine war impacts on environment: warfare chemical pollution and recovery prospects.

IF 5.8 3区环境科学与生态学 0 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Environmental Science and Pollution Research Pub Date : 2025-02-18 DOI:10.1007/s11356-025-36098-9

Kseniia Yutilova, Elena Shved, Georgiy Rozantsev, Andrzej Adamski

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Abstract

As it is commonly known, the full-scale conflict between Russia and Ukraine started on February 24th, 2022. It has not only caused various geopolitical, strategic, and humanitarian challenges, shortages of basic goods, and infrastructural disruptions but also had significant consequences for the natural environment of the Ukrainian territory. This review article contains the comprehensive analysis of the multifaceted environmental challenges arising from the ongoing war, examining the instant and long-term impacts on air and water quality, soil health, biodiversity, and discusses possible measures on remediation of affected areas. The consequences of contamination of natural resources through military activities, the disruption of critical ecosystems, and the subsequent threats for human health in living and future generations, are described in this review. Through an in-depth analysis of scientific literature, governmental reports, and various international assessments, this review aims to emphasize the impact of the armed conflict in Ukraine on environmental degradation and its selected consequences.

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Environmental Science and Pollution Research 环境科学-环境科学

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8.70

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17.20%

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6549

审稿时长

3.8 months

期刊介绍： Environmental Science and Pollution Research (ESPR) serves the international community in all areas of Environmental Science and related subjects with emphasis on chemical compounds. This includes: - Terrestrial Biology and Ecology - Aquatic Biology and Ecology - Atmospheric Chemistry - Environmental Microbiology/Biobased Energy Sources - Phytoremediation and Ecosystem Restoration - Environmental Analyses and Monitoring - Assessment of Risks and Interactions of Pollutants in the Environment - Conservation Biology and Sustainable Agriculture - Impact of Chemicals/Pollutants on Human and Animal Health It reports from a broad interdisciplinary outlook.