Pollution of Seim River in Ukraine comes from Russia - professor Khlobystov

He made this statement on Espreso TV.

“Unfortunately, the Seim River in Ukraine is currently polluted, and this pollution is coming from Russia. We don’t yet know the exact source of the pollution, as water testing is needed to determine it. However, it’s difficult to conduct these tests because the area is dangerous. It’s important to note that the Russians are very good at using toxic substances, so they could potentially spoil water quality if given the opportunity,” Khlobystov said.

The professor also stated that there is no current threat to the Dnipro River.

“There is no immediate danger to the Dnipro River. While it does start in Russia’s Smolensk region, it is very small and narrow there. Therefore, it’s unlikely that the Russians would target the Dnipro with pollution,” he added.

• Earlier, Ukraine's Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said that mines and explosives contaminate 25% of Ukraine's territory.