Dolphins die because of Russian-Ukrainian war

“On the beaches of the Odessa region since the beginning of the armed conflict in Ukraine, more and more dead marine mammals have been found.” This is stated in the message of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine.

As the department said, the probable cause of their death is the use of watercover on the underwater and surface boats of Russia. It is noted that the sonars make powerful sounds that negatively affect animal health.

“examinations and autopsy of guinea pigs and dolphins found by the dead on the coasts. Selected samples will be directed for research to Italy and Germany.

The prosecutor’s office also prepares requests for the provision of international legal assistance to Bulgaria, Turkey and Romania to establish similar cases of dolphin death.