"Cojocari approached the river and noticed the stench of oil and dark spots on the water's surface, indicating something was wrong."
"Moldova declared an environmental alert, with President Maia Sandu attributing the blame for the oil spill directly to Moscow."
"Authorities set up a crisis centre to monitor the spill, erecting oil traps and providing alternative water supplies to residents."
"Local residents felt the oil spill was more than just a contamination issue, reflecting the ongoing war's impact on their lives."
In March, nature vlogger Ilie Cojocari filmed the Nistru river, discovering an oil spill after Russian attacks on a nearby hydropower complex. The Moldovan environment ministry sought confirmation of the footage, leading to public testing of the water. Moldova declared an environmental alert, blaming Russia for the spill. Local residents faced broader issues, including the impact of war, refugee influx, airspace violations, and economic challenges, with inflation peaking at 35% in 2022.
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