Негативний вплив військових дій на ґрунти України та пропозиції щодо шляхів їх відновлення

Abstract

As a result of military operations, some territories of Ukraine are subject to significant degradation, primarily mechanical destruction and contamination by hazardous substances. The most significant consequences of natural disasters for soils are mechanical damage and destruction of soils caused by explosions, laying of trenches, transportation of heavy military equipment, as well as long-term flooding of territories as a result of the detonation of dams, in particular the Kakhovsky Reservoir. In addition, it was recorded: the destruction of irrigation and drainage systems and their infrastructure, which will inevitably lead to a decrease in the efficiency of agricultural activity and pollution of water sources; change in soil properties due to high temperatures and pressure from explosions. This will cause a decrease in soil quality indicators: the loss of the upper humus layer of the soil, a decrease in humus content, and therefore a change in established landscapes. Mechanical contamination of the soil due to various means of destruction, including shells, bombs, mines and other explosive devices, is recorded.