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Item Assessment of Soil and Geological Environment Contamination Caused by Hostilities in Mykolaiv Region as a Result of Russian Military Aggression against Ukraine(2025) Havryliuk, Ruslan; Tymchenko, Inna; Karamushka, Victor; Krysinska, Diana; Samkova, OksanaThe article addresses one of the most severe and long-term environmental consequences of armed conflicts, which are the pollution and degradation of land resources. The war in Ukraine has caused significant damage to soil and geological environments, affecting agricultural productivity and ecosystem stability. Soils absorb the direct impact of military actions and hostilities, leading to contamination and long-lasting environmental risks. Explosions, heavy military equipment movement, fortifications, landmines, and chemical spills contribute to soil destruction, compaction, and pollution. This study focused on assessing soil and groundwater contamination in the Mykolaiv region, one of the most affected areas as a result of russian aggression. Soil samples were collected from combat zones and adjacent territories to evaluate chemical degradation. The results indicate excessive levels of phosphorus, likely due to military activities, along with high concentrations of arsenic. In some cases, arsenic contamination was also detected in underground aquifers, posing risks to water quality and human health. The findings highlight the urgent need for continuous monitoring, environmental restoration, and strategies to mitigate the long-term impacts of war-related pollution.Item Prospects for the use in the stone-working industry of gemstone raw materials from manganese ore occurrences in the Folded Carpathians(2025) Nesterovskyi, Victor; Tsikhon, Sergiy; Rudenko, Kseniia; Derevska, Kateryna; Surova, Vira; Marusyak, ValentynaScientific schools have been formed in Ukraine that are actively researching new types of gemstone raw materials, studying their decorative, technological properties, and economic feasibility of extraction and use. Ukraine has significant resources of these minerals and these can provide substantial revenues to the country’s budget in market conditions. Today, gemstone raw materials are gaining popularity, being represented by red-striped jaspilites, sodalite mariupolites, graphic pegmatites, rhodonites, rhodochrosites, etc. The purpose of this work is a detailed gemological analysis of stone material from manifestations and deposits of manganese silicate-carbonate rocks in the Folded Carpathians of Ukraine, establishing their decorative properties to determine the prospects for their use as a gemstone raw material. We have studied about 70 samples of rhodonite-rhodochrosite from various locations in Transcarpathia, which are stored in museums and collections in Ukraine. As is known, rhodonite and rhodochrosite are common minerals of manganese ore occurrences of the Rakhiv and Chyvchyn massifs. Analytical studies included experimental work on processing and determining the technological properties of silicate-carbonate raw materials of manganese ore occurrences. Studies have shown that silicate-carbonate manganese ore occurrence in the Folded Carpathians promises raw materials for the country’s stone-working industry. Rhodonite and rhodochrosite within the occurrence form common mineral associations that create a specific textural pattern; the samples have high decorative properties and can be used to produce jewellery and souvenir products. Considering the previous marketing analysis, it can be predicted that products made of rhodonite-rhodochrosite will occupy a prominent place both on the domestic market and in the European one. To organize the extraction of this raw material, we consider it practical to involve the mining experience in developing precious stones in the difficult-to-reach mountainous terrain of the northeastern part of the Marmaros Massif.Item Geoecological Consequences of the War for the Steppe Zone of the Northwestern Azov Region (Based on the Example of the Pryazovskyi National Nature Park)(2025) Horoshkova, Lidiіa; Korniichuk, Yuliia; Horoshkov, StanislavThe study analyzes the impact of war on the state of the protected area – the Pryazovskyi National Nature Park, particularly concerning hazardous geological phenomena and processes. Satellite monitoring was applied, conducted using Google Earth Engine, along with fire data from NASA’s FIRMS resource, which provides real-time information on thermal anomalies detected by the MODIS and VIIRS satellites. The analysis of satellite fire data was carried out for the territory of Molochnyi Estuary, the Altagir Zoological Reserve, and Radivonivske Forestry for the period 2020–2024 and revealed significant changes in the frequency, intensity, and causes of wildfires. It was established that the most extensive fires were recorded in 2022, 2023, and 2024, which is associated with both the occupation of the territory and its use as military training grounds, as well as the absence of environmental control for fire suppression. In 2022, the highest number of fires was recorded, whereas in 2023, the highest radiative power was observed, indicating more intense ignitions. The year 2024 was marked by fires occurring in the winter season, which is an unusual phenomenon. It was proven that wildfires pose a significant threat to the studied ecosystems, which play a crucial role in stabilizing the geoecological conditions of the region. The destruction of these forested areas will lead to intensified erosion processes, changes in soil conditions, and deterioration of the region’s hydrogeological situation, resulting in long-term environmental consequences.Item Environmental Impacts of Dredging Operations on the Condition of Surface Waters of the Danube River(2025) Horoshkova, Lidiіa; Zaitsev, Volodymyr; Ryshykov, Igor; Shovkoplias, T.The conducted analysis allowed determination of the main factors influencing the quality of surface waters in the estuarine part of the Danube River. The hypothesis regarding the absence of environmental threats from dredging operations conducted by Ukraine in the Bystre estuary of the Kiliya marine delta of the Danube was confirmed. It has been proven that as a consequence of water management measures implemented by Romania, the annual average discharges of the Tulcea branch and Sulina estuary increased, while the water discharge of the Kiliya branch significantly decreased. The consequence was a significant deterioration of ecological conditions in the Ukrainian Danube region, manifested by an increase in the content of biogenic elements and periodic decreases in oxygen content. In contrast, with the start of dredging operations and increased water discharge through the Bystre estuary, the dissolved oxygen content became stable while the BOD5 level decreased (below MPC), indicating improved water quality. Although simultaneously, navigation activity through the estuary increased significantly, and the ammonium ion level significantly increased. The year 2024 became critical for the dissolved oxygen level, when the phosphate ion content significantly increased, despite the fact that the ammonium ion content decreased to the 2019 level. Thus, the analysis results confirm the conclusion that the decisive factor affecting water quality in the Danube River is not navigation. Therefore, there is a need for further research regarding the impact of other pollutants and their sources, beyond those analyzed, on the condition of the Danube River surface waters.Item Regional Climate Modeling of the Spatiotemporal Distribution of Annual Surface Air Temperature in the Ukrainian Plains(2025) Boychenko, Svitlana; Maidanovych, NadiiaThis study analyzes the spatiotemporal distribution of the average annual surface air temperature in the plain part of Ukraine by comparing modeled estimates with actual values. The study confirms a warming trend in Ukraine, with average annual temperatures rising in line with global patterns. Over the past 30 years, temperatures increased from 6.5-7°C in northeastern Ukraine in 1991 to 9.5°C in 2020, while the southern plains saw a rise from 10-10.5°C to 12-12.5°C. The authors' regional semi-empirical model effectively captures temperature distribution across the Ukrainian plains. A comparison of the model estimates of annual temperatures for 72 meteorological stations in Ukraine with their actual values revealed a statistically significant correlation (R² = 0.96-0.98). It accounts for altitude, latitude, and longitude influences while remaining computationally efficient for climate analysis and policy planning. Urban "heat islands" were identified in Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro, and Kharkiv, where temperatures exceeded model predictions by 0.5–0.7°C. GIS-based interpolation provides a clear visualization of temperature patterns, though refinements are needed to improve accuracy, particularly in urban areas like Kyiv and coastal regions, where warming is slightly underestimated. The findings contribute to climate research, agriculture, and environmental policy planning, emphasizing the necessity of localized climate adaptation strategies.Item Комплексна модель вмісту важких металів та магнітних властивостей грунтів та донних відкладів озер заповідника "Хортиця"(2025) Меньшов, Олександр; Горошкова, Лідія; Горошков, Станіслав; Діндароглу, ТургайВступ. Природні та антропогенно змінені комплекси природно-заповідного фонду острова Хортиця зазнають значного впливу внаслідок людської діяльності, техногенних процесів і військових факторів. Важливо також враховувати трансформації, пов'язані з регулюванням течії річки Дніпро, експлуатацією Дніпрогесу та наслідками руйнування Каховського водосховища. Усі ці чинники спричинили суттєві зміни у водному режимі та структурі ландшафтів території. Основною метою запропонованого дослідження є вивчення змін природних і антропогенних ландшафтів заповідника "Хортиця" шляхом аналізу магнітних властивостей та вмісту токсичних хімічних елементів (зокрема, важких металів) у донних відкладах осушених озер, що виникли внаслідок руйнування Каховської греблі, а також у ґрунтовому покриві. Методи. Лабораторні вимірювання магнітної сприйнятливості проводили за допомогою капамістка KLY-2. Далі визначали питому магнітну сприйнятливість χ (10⁻⁸ м³/кг), нормалізуючи отримані значення на масу зразка. Вміст хімічних елементів визначали методом рентгенофлуоресцентного аналізу (XRF), використовуючи прилад ElvaX Pro — лабораторний РФА-аналізатор, здатний виявляти елементи в діапазоні від Na (11) до U (92). Результати. Значення магнітної сприйнятливості в досліджених зразках ґрунтів є надзвичайно високими (χ=97–572×10–6 м³/кг). Зафіксовано істотне перевищення ГДК для цинку (у 2–5 разів), хрому (у 20–30 разів), міді (у 1,1–3 рази), нікелю (у 4–10 разів) та кобальту (у 3–4 рази). Подібні показники, ймовірно, пов'язані з наслідками процесів горіння, а також з антропогенним впливом, зокрема промисловим забрудненням, яке походить із Запоріжжя. Водночас характер змін магнітної сприйнятливості та її кореляція із вмістом важких металів донних відкладів у межах озер Хортиці свідчить про інші закономірності. Це дає змогу зробити висновок про існування механізму формування підвищеного магнітного сигналу, що пов'язаний із переважанням речовини літогенного походження, ймовірно привнесеної з навколишніх кристалічних порід Українського щита. Висновки. Донні відклади озер Хортиці становлять надзвичайно цінний природний матеріал для ретроспективного аналізу формування магнітних частинок, накопичення важких металів і уламкових гірських порід різного походження з метою оцінки як природного, так і антропогенного впливу на екосистеми заповідника "Хортиця" впродовж останніх кількох століть.Item Water supply ecosystem services of the former Kakhovka Reservoir(2025) Karamushka, Victor; Khoriev, Mykhailo; Huliaieva, O.; Kuns, BrianKakhovka Reservoir (KR) on the Dnirpo River was one of the largest reservoirs in Europe. On the 6th of June 2023 at 02:50 AM the Kakhovka dam was demolished by RF military forces and as a result, by June 18-20 the Kakhovka Reservoir ceased to exist. In spite of its artificial origin, the KR supplied valuable ecosystem services (ESs) important for human being and natural aquatic and coastal ecosystems. The paper describes the key ESs of the Kakhovka Reservoir focusing attention on characteristic of the water-supply ES and its significance for the region. Supply of water for households and diverse sectors of the economy (provisioning ES) as well as providing water to ensure the functioning of natural ecosystems downstream of the KR were the most important ESs from the KR. Our estimates of the needs and analysis of actual volumes of water consumption from the KR by the population of the region (for drinking and economic needs), power generating stations (Kakhovka hydroelectric power station, Zaporizhzhya NPP and TPP), industrial enterprises, the agricultural sector (mainly for irrigation) show that in the absence of the Reservoir, the available resources of the Dnipro River cannot meet the needs of the region in water-supply ecosystem services as defined by the pre-war situation.Item Military Actions and Climate Change as Drivers of Wildfires in Northern Regions of Ukraine in 2022-2023(2025) Boychenko, Svitlana; Karamushka, Victor; Kuchma, Tetyana; Nazarova, OlgaWildfires are most often caused by human activity, while weather conditions and climate change contribute to the spread of forest fires. This occurs due to the increased frequency of anomalously high temperatures and a significant reduction in precipitation during the warm season. In the spring of 2022 and 2023, a slight increase in the climate norm for near-surface temperatures were recorded. At the same time, a deficit of atmospheric precipitation was observed in March and May, with only 70% of the typical rainfall. In contrast, April saw 30-50% more precipitation than usual. The weather conditions in the spring of 2022 and 2023 were less dry compared to 2020. However, in 2022 and 2023, wildfires in most of in Northern Regions of Ukraine were caused by warfare, including active combat, missile strikes, landmines, and drone crashes. This study analyzed the spatial distribution of fire occurrences in 2022 and 2023, based on satellite data (FIMS), in Northern Regions of Ukraine. 2,360 fire outbreaks per year were recorded in 2022 and 495 in 2023 within this territory. The highest fire recurrence in 2022 was observed in Kyiv and Chernihiv Polissia, while in 2023 it impacted the northern Novhorod–Siversky Polissia. The fires caused gas-aerosol pollution of the atmosphere over these regions. Daily variations in the aerosol absorption index (AAI) in the vertical air column over the Kyiv region and the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone in the spring of 2022 and 2023, based on data from the Sentinel-5P satellite were used in this research. Background AAI values in March– April in the region average about ̶1.21±0.37. However, the highest AAI values, about +1.87, were recorded on April 14, 2022, in the atmosphere over the Kyiv region. In the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, the highest AAI values were recorded: +0.83 on April 14, 2022, and +0.85 on March 22, 2022, which indicates the presence of combustion products in the atmosphere. Military actions increased the risk of fires and complicated fire suppression efforts, making the region more vulnerable to large–scale forest fires.Item Destruction of the Natural Environment Caused by the War in Ukraine: Impact on Atmosphere, Land, Water and Ecosystems(2025) Karamushka, Victor; Boychenko, Svitlana; Kozak, Olena; Khoriev, MykhailoThe purpose of this study is to determine the specific impacts of military operations on the air, land surface, water bodies, and vegetation of the affected territories. This paper describes results of the examination of affected areas after explosions of the missiles in forest zone (Moshchun and Buda-Babynetska case study) and deterioration of oil depots (Kalynivka case study). Air pollution and land clogging were observed in all cases. Polluting substances were products formed as a result of ammunition explosions and burning of target materials. Monitoring the consequences of this case showed pollution of the soil and underground water by oil derivatives. The concentration of pollutants in affected land areas sufficiently exceeded background concentrations. The migration of polluted underground water ended up loading into surface water bodies. This pollution had a detrimental effect on the riparian and aquatic vegetation of the surrounding area. In this case, air pollution was temporary and dynamic, while soil and water pollution, particularly from oil products, had long-term consequences. Physical destruction of natural and anthropogenic landscapes was registered near Buda-Babynetska and Moshchun Villages, Kyiv Region. Explosion of missiles, bombs, shells in forest and agricultural areas caused the formation of deep craters, destruction of the soil cover, flora and fauna species with long-term recovery. In addition to this impact, fires in forest ecosystems caused emissions of significant amounts of combustion products into the atmosphere and complete or partial destruction of biotopes. Paper describes the case studies of the incidents, demonstrates specifics of the assessment of different forms of environmental damage.Item Military Actions and Climate Change as Drivers of Wildfires in Northern Regions of Ukraine in 2022-2023(2024) Boychenko, Svitlana; Karamushka, Victor; Kuchma, Tetyana; Nazarova, OlgaThe large-scale Russian military aggression has led to a number of serious and dangerous consequences for the environment and the population of Ukraine. Our research focuses on the impact of military actions on the natural ecosystems of Ukrainian Polissia. The most common consequences of this impact in 2022-2023 were fires. Almost 70% of forest fires in this region were caused by active combat, missile strikes, mine explosions, artillery shells, etc. While the majority of fires in Ukrainian Polissia during these years were triggered by war, their spread was influenced by many other factors.Item Моніторинг інвазійних деревних видів рослин в урбоекосистемах міста Києва(2025) Вишенська, Ірина; Лисенко, ДаринаУ статті наведено результати моніторингу інвазійних деревних видів рослин на території міста Києва. У процесі дослідження за допомогою сервісу GBIF було виявлено 12 таких видів і показано, що найпоширенішими деревними інвазійними видами є клен ясенелистий (Acer negundo L.), робінія звичайна (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) та дуб червоний (Quercus rubra L.). Найбільш активним видом, що поширюється, є клен ясенелистий (Acer negundo L.). Проведене дослідження показало, що урбанізовані території, зокрема міста, є осередками швидкого поширення інвазійної флори через інтенсивний антропогенний вплив, порушення природних середовищ існування та недостатній контроль. Для ефективного поводження з інвазійними видами рослин на урбанізованих територіях України запропоновано такі заходи: систематичний моніторинг, біологічний контроль, механічні методи контролю, обмежений хімічний контроль, розроблення стратегій для поводження з адвентивними видами на загальнодержавному і місцевому рівнях та підтримка наукової діяльності в цій сфері.Item Azov-type spits: long-term monitoring of morphodynamics and vegetation in response to changing environment(2025) Tyshchenko, Oksana; Tyshchenko, Volodymyr; Boychenko, Svitlana; Tarieiev, Andrii; Tkachenko, VasylAzov-type spits (ATS) are unique landforms located along the Northern coast of the Sea of Azov (NA) that have no global analogs. They play a vital role in delivering essential ecosystem services and significantly contribute to the economy of southern Ukraine. ATS are highly sensitive and dynamically responsive to environmental changes, including global and local climate changes, rising sea levels, geological shifts in the Ukrainian crystalline shield, internal shifts in the Sea of Azov and various anthropogenic influences. These factors significantly shape the ATS, influencing their capacity to accumulate biogenic material and sediments, thereby impacting vegetation cover, resilience and functioning within their ecological context. Methods. Our study on ATS morphodynamics and vegetation changes is based on a 95-year dataset that incorporates retrospective vegetation maps (1927–1929, 1934, 1996–1999), grassland releves (1995–1999) and satellite imagery (1975–2022) using specific standardized indices (NDVI, NDWI, NDMI, Thermal). We employed Earth Remote Sensing (ERS) tools due to the impracticality of field research amid the ongoing military occupation of ATS territories. Climate change vulnerability was assessed by examining surface air temperature and precipitation changes for the periods 1900–2021 and 1991–2021. Results. Meteorological data for NA shows a consistent climate change trend, including rising annual surface temperatures (1.14 ± 0.3 °C/100 years) and increased annual precipitation (98 ± 35 mm/100 years) over the last 120 years. Recent decades have witnessed intensified aridization, with up to a 15% drop in precipitation and a 0.8 °C per decade temperature increase, accompanied by increased evaporation. Our study reveals the ongoing transformation of ATS and their vegetation, primarily driven by inundation, aggravated by climate change and rising sea levels. ERS tools demonstrated their effectiveness in monitoring environmental changes under challenging circumstances, identifying general trends in the state of plant communities and validating our earlier forecasts for changes in vegetation cover. The increase in the area of halophytic meadow and marsh plant communities occurred alongside a certain decrease in their productivity, while the reduction in sandy-steppe plant community areas was accompanied by an increase in their productivity. The study provides a complex evaluation of the current anthropogenic impacts on the spits and their vegetation.Item Магнітні дослідження донних відкладів та грунтів як інструмент виявлення небезпечних геодинамічних екзогенних процесів на прикладі заповідника Хортиця(2025) Меньшов, Олександр; Горошкова, Лідія; Голуб, Олександр; Горошков, СтаніславВступ. Під час військових дій території з різними типами землекористування зазнають значного негативного впливу. Природні та антропогенні комплекси природно-заповідного фонду острова Хортиця перебувають під постійною загрозою ракетних ударів, атак дронів, керованих авіабомб тощо. Додатковий тиск створює урбанізоване середовище та важка промисловість Запоріжжя. Окрім цього, зникнення Каховського водосховища спричинило незворотні зміни у біорізноманітті, водному режимі та ландшафтних умовах прилеглих територій, зокрема острова Хортиця. Метою даної статті є оцінка змін природних і антропогенних комплексів заповідника Хортиця шляхом аналізу магнітних властивостей та визначення концентрації небезпечних хімічних сполук, зокрема важких металів, у донних відкладеннях осушених озер, що виникли після руйнування Каховської греблі, а також у ґрунтовому покриві. Методи. Магнітну сприйнятливість вимірювали за допомогою лабораторного капамістка KLY-2 Kappabridge. Питома магнітна сприйнятливість (χ) визначалася шляхом нормалізації на масу. Вміст хімічних елементів аналізували за допомогою рентгенофлуоресцентного (XRF) аналізу, використовуючи обладнання компанії Elvatech. Результати. Проведено дослідження донних відкладень озер Кам'яне, Прогній, Рисове та Піщане, а також ґрунтового покриву лісової ділянки. Виявлено високу магнітну сприйнятливість. У більшості точок спостереження зафіксовано досить високі значення χ = 50–100 × 10-8 м³/кг, тоді як окремі зразки демонструють ще вищі показники (χ = 100–300 × 10-8 м³/кг). Такі значення можуть бути пов'язані як із техногенним забрудненням, так і з літогенним походженням магнітних мінералів, що надходять із виходів кристалічного фундаменту в околицях Хортиці. Крім того, підвищену магнітну сприйнятливість зафіксовано у піщаних ґрунтах змішаного лісу. Значущу кореляцію магнітної сприйнятливості виявлено лише для хрому (коефіцієнт кореляції – 0,4). Водночас встановлено перевищення гранично допустимих концентрацій (ГДК) важких металів: свинцю у 2–8 разів, цинку у 2–10 разів, хрому у 20–50 разів, міді у 10–20 разів, нікелю у 5–20 разів, кобальту у 5–8 разів. Висновки. Магнітна сприйнятливість донних відкладів озер та ґрунтового покриву острова Хортиця є високою. Припускається, що це пов'язано з накопиченням літогенного матеріалу від вивітрювання гірських порід кристалічного фундаменту. Концентрація низки елементів, в першу чергу важких металів, перевищує ГДК у 2–50 разів. Однак значущий коефіцієнт кореляції зафіксовано лише між χ та Cr (0,4). Отже, магнітні мінерали не мають генетичного зв'язку з матеріалами, які вміщують важкі метали. Тобто скоріше за все техногенний вплив відсутній.Item Earth observations for studying human-made emissions in areas of conflict and war: A case for Ukraine(2024) Oda, Tomohiro; Run, Rostyslav; Van Den Hoek, Jamon; Scher, Corey; Chakraborty, Srija; Wang, Zhuosen; Shrestha, Ranjay Man; Kalb, Virginia L; Karamushka, Victor; Suto, Hiroshi; Kuze, Akihiko; Weir, Brad; Ott, LesleyМатеріали доповiді учасників Міжнародної науково-практичної конференції "What’s Next for Science", AGU24, Washington, D.C., 9-13 December 2024.Item Water Suply Ecosystem Service of Former Kakhovka Reservoir(LBTU, Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences, 2024) Karamushka, Victor; Khoriev, Mykhailo; Huliaieva, O.; Kuns, BrianKakhovka Reservoir (KR) on the Dnirpo River was put into operation in 1956. Its full volume was 18,2 km3 and its usable storage was 6,8 km3. The area of the water surface, when a normal retaining water level was observed, was 2155 km2. It was one of the largest reservoirs in Europe but for several reservoirs on the Volga River in russia. On the 6th of June 2023 at 02:50 AM the Kakhovka dam was demolished by RF military forces and as a result, by June 18-20 the Kakhovka Reservoir ceased to exist. In spite of its artificial origin, the KR supplied valuable ecosystem services (ESS) important for human being and natural aquatic and coastal ecosystems. In this paper, we evaluate the most significant ESS provided by the KR for the region.Item Destruction of the Natural Environment Caused by the War in Ukraine: Impact on Land, Water, and Forest Ecosystems(LBTU, Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences, 2024) Karamushka, Victor; Boychenko, Svitlana; Khoriev, Mykhailo; Kozak, OlenaThe most powerful destructive factor affecting the settlements, infrastructure and natural environment of Ukraine is the full-scale invasion of the armed forces of the RF, which began on February 24, 2022. From the first months of this tragic period in the history of Ukraine, we focused our attention on registration and assessment of the impact of military activity on the natural environment, which in some cases had catastrophic consequences. The purpose of this study is to determine the specifics of the impact of military operations on the land surface, vegetation and water bodies of the affected territories based on the field research, remote monitoring and analysis of available published data.Item Destruction of the Natural Environment Caused by the War in Ukraine: Impact on Atmosphere, Land, and Water Ecosystems(LBTU, Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences, 2024) Karamushka, Victor; Boychenko, Svitlana; Khoriev, Mykhailo; Kozak, OlenaThe most powerful destructive factor affecting the settlements, infrastructure and natural environment of Ukraine is the full-scale invasion of the armed forces of the RF, which began on February 24, 2022. From the first months of this tragic period in the history of Ukraine, we focused our attention on registration and assessment of the impact of military activity on the natural environment, which in some cases had catastrophic consequences. The purpose of this study is to determine the specifics of the impact of military operations on the land surface, water bodies, and vegetation of the affected territories based on the field research, remote monitoring and analysis of available published data. This paper describes results of the examination of affected areas after explosions of the missiles in forest zone (Buda-Babynetska case study) and deterioration of oil depots (Kalynivka case study).Item Завдані збитки та втрачена вигода суб'єктів господарювання в умовах війни в Україні(Донецький державний університет внутрішніх справ, 2022) Горошкова, Лідія; Антонюк, Дмитро; Васильєва, ОленаРозроблено методологію оцінки упущеної вигоди суб’єкта господарювання внаслідок військових дій (агресії). Методика передбачає визначення основних показників (груп показників) діяльності суб’єкту господарювання на підставі аналізу його фінансової, бухгалтерської та податкової звітності. Вона також має можливість врахування при визначенні упущеної вигоди особливостей характеру та виду діяльності суб’єкта господарювання.Item Understanding the impact of the war on people-nature relationships in Ukraine(2025) Elbakidze, Marine; Kuns, Brian; Gunko, Ruslan; Kruhlov, Ivan; Maslyukivska, Olena; Karamushka, Victor; Adamenko, Olha; Holub, Oleksandra; Kleba, Liudmyla; Melnyk, Yuliia; Mylysiuk, Yana; Pidust, Olha; Slobodian, Ivanka; Tkachenko, Yevheniia; Yamelynets, TarasThis study investigates the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the relationship between people and nature in three settlements in the Kyiv Region that were occupied by Russian forces and later liberated by the Ukrainian Army. Using semi-structured interviews with local inhabitants, we documented the ecosystem services that people relied on before the war and the changes that occurred after deoccupation. The findings reveal a significant reduction in access to essential ecosystem services, exacerbated by new disservices such as flooding and environmental contamination. The study underscores the vital role of cultural ecosystem services, with many respondents expressing deep emotional and spiritual connections to their natural environment. Despite these challenges, private gardens and urban greenspaces have emerged as crucial elements for post-war recovery, fostering reconnection and psychological healing. Post-war restoration strategies should prioritize not only the rehabilitation of ecosystem services but also the restoration of cultural and spiritual ties between people and nature. A forward-looking, community-inclusive approach to ecological restoration will be critical for Ukraine’s recovery, supporting both environmental sustainability and human resilience.Item Wildfires and Climate Change in the Ukrainian Polissia During 2001–2023(2025) Boychenko, Svitlana; Kuchma, Tetyana; Karamushka, Victor; Maidanovych, Nadiia; Kozak, OlenaClimate change, accompanied by anomalously high temperatures and a decrease in precipitation during the warm season, can have serious consequences for the ecosystems and sustainability of the Ukrainian Polissia. In particular, there are increased risks of forest and peat fires, as well as an overall deterioration of the region’s ecological condition. Between 1990 and 2021, the Ukrainian Polissia region recorded an average temperature increase of 0.60 °C per decade, along with a 3–5% decrease in annual precipitation. An analysis of the spatial distribution of wildfire incident density based on satellite data (FIRMS) in the regions of the Ukrainian Polissia from 2001 to 2023 highlighted several periods of sharp increases in fires: 2002, 2007–2009, 2014–2015, and 2019–2020. The Spring Fire Season and the Late Summer–Autumn Fire Season coincide with periods of reduced precipitation, which in some years reached 40–60% below the climatic norm. Although the climatic conditions of spring 2022 were not as warm and dry as those in 2020, significant parts of Kyiv Polissia and Chernihiv Polissia suffered from large-scale wildfires due to ongoing military actions. The spatial distribution of fire frequency in 2020 and 2022 highlights different contributing factors: in 2020, weather anomalies were the primary cause, while in 2022, armed hostilities played a key role. Military conflicts not only increase the risk of fires but also complicate firefighting efforts, making the region even more vulnerable to large-scale forest fires, and thereby threatening its sustainability. These findings underscore the urgent need for integrated fire management strategies that take into account climate change, land-use policies, and geopolitical factors to mitigate the escalating wildfire threat in the region and ensure long-term sustainability.