Kakhovka dam explosion: Black Sea's salinity drops rapidly 

This information was announced on June 11 through the Telegram channel of the headquarters responsible for dealing with the aftermath of the explosion caused by Russian terrorists at the Kakhovka HPP.

Experts from the State Environmental Inspection collected water samples from various locations, including Odessa's Nova Dofinivka (berth 243), Langheron beach, and station 16 of the Great Fountain.

Laboratory tests revealed the following excess levels:

• Nova Dofinivka (berth 243): suspended solids were 1.6 times higher, total iron was 9 times higher, and salinity was 2.7 times lower than normal.

• Langheron: total iron was 5.2 times higher, and salinity was 2.9 times lower than normal.

• Station 16 of the Great Fountain: suspended matter was 1.1 times higher, total iron was 3.4 times higher, and salinity was 2.9 times lower than normal.

To recap, on June 6, the Russian occupying forces detonated the Kakhovka HPP, causing complete destruction. Consequently, the Kherson region, its settlements, as well as villages and cities in the Mykolaiv region, were flooded. 

For more details about the events and updates regarding the situation surrounding the HPP explosion, please refer to the provided links.