The Russian military invasion of Ukraine has vastly affected freshwater systems and critical water facilities in the country. A study now evaluates the magnitude of the damage and the related environmental and livelihood implications.
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Xenarios, S. Water at time of war. Nat Sustain 6, 485–486 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-023-01065-0
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