Tag #Environmental Crimes

What are the immediate environmental and human consequences of the thousands of unexploded Russian butterfly mines in the Izjum forests?

In the Izjum forests of northeastern Ukraine, thousands of Russian butterfly mines have caused 3,450 hectares of forest fires, an area larger than Amsterdam Waterleidingduinen. This has not only damaged the ecosystem but also prevented forest maintenance, leading to further degradation. The mines also pose a significant threat to human life, causing severe injuries.