“In the Mykolaiv region, over 3,500 sq. m of land was contaminated with oil as a result of Russian shelling”

Key points

• Russian attack hit Bandura Oil Extraction Plant causing four sunflower oil tanks damage.
• Oil leaked onto land after embankment was damaged; soil samples taken for tests.
• Environmental inspectors reported land contamination; water bodies show no spills as of Nov 13.
• Oil pumping and extra barriers underway to prevent further spread.
• Ukraine’s ag ministry says no sunflower oil shortage due to ongoing reserves and production.