Moldovans left without water after Russian attack on Ukraine affects river – POLITICO

The EU has sent assistance to Moldova after a Russian attack on a Ukrainian hydroelectric station, which is suspected of polluting the Dniester River, left hundreds of thousands without safe drinking water.

The river, also known as the Nistru river, flows through both countries. The Russian attack took place upstream of Moldova.

"Russia’s attack on Ukraine’s Novodnistrovsk hydropower plant has spilled oil into the Nistru River, threatening Moldova’s water supply," wrote President Maia Sandu. "Russia bears full responsibility," she added.