Assessment of Environmental Damage Caused by the Occupation of Ukraine's Nature Reserves (Using the Example of the Azovo-Sivash National Nature Park)
摘要
This article presents the results of a study aimed at assessing the impact of military actions on the ecosystem of the Azov-Sivash National Nature Park. The Azovo-Sivash National Nature Park in Ukraine, known for its unique flora and fauna, faces ecological threats due to military activities. Satellite imagery from 2022 revealed significant disturbances on Azov-Syvash NNP (Biryuchy Island, part of Kuyuk-Tuk Island and part of Chyuruk Island with adjacent small islands—Martyniachyi and Kitai). This article presents the results of a study aimed at assessing the impact of military actions on the ecosystem of the Azov-Sivash National Nature Park. Significant disruptions to the ecosystems of the Biryuchy, Kuyuk-Tuk, and Chyuruk islands were identified through the analysis of satellite images, revealing changes in vegetation cover and potential alterations in biodiversity. The findings indicate a substantial negative impact of military activities, including trench digging, on the local flora and fauna. Changes in the migratory paths of birds were also observed, likely attributed to the redistribution of food resources and shifts in ecological niches due to wartime activities.