Ukraine: In Donetsk region, 740 hectares of wheat were destroyed this year due to the impact of Russian shells

Published Jul 23, 2024

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In the Donetsk region, 740 hectares of wheat were destroyed this year due to Russian munitions, causing 46 fires in agricultural fields and facilities. Olena Rybakova, Deputy Director of the Department of Agro-Industrial Complex and Land Resources, noted the severe impact of hot weather and enemy shelling on fire safety, with the Illinivska community being the most affected. The Donetsk Regional Center for Hydrometeorology frequently reports emergency fire safety conditions, posing a threat to citizens and the environment. Despite these challenges, efforts are ongoing to complete the harvest, although the cultivated area has significantly decreased due to the conflict, with 59% of the territory occupied by enemy forces.

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This year, 740 hectares of wheat were destroyed in the agricultural fields of Donetsk region as a result of being hit by Russian munitions. In total, 46 fires broke out in the fields and all objects of the agricultural industry of the region since the beginning of the year. Olena Rybakova, Deputy Director of the Department of Agro-Industrial Complex and Land Resources of the Donetsk Oblast, stated this at the briefing, Ukrinform correspondent reports. She emphasized that this year, due to the hot weather and intense enemy shelling, the issue of fire safety in the regions of Donetsk region is very acute and important. And the main reason for the occurrence of fires is active hostilities. "Since the beginning of the year, there have been 46 fires on agricultural lands and agribusiness facilities. These are 9 fires in agricultural buildings, 7 of which were caused by ammunition hits; one fire - in the place of hay storage, as a result of which 316 tons of hay were destroyed. There ...

Source: Agroconf