Russian Drone Strike Destroys Dniester Hydropower Complex, Pollutes Moldova's Water
On March 7, 2026, Russian drones and missiles targeted the Dniester Hydropower Complex in Ukraine's Chernivtsi region. The strike caused oil to spill into the Dniester river, disrupting water supply to 80% of Moldova's population. Moldovan authorities declared emergency and deployed the national army for cleanup. EU Civil Protection Mechanism invoked. Criminal complaints filed in Moldova on grounds of ecocide.
Date: March 7, 2026
Location: Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: infrastructure
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: ACLED / IPN Moldova