KYIV, Oct 21 – The war waged by Russia against Ukraine has resulted in widespread environmental destruction, leading to unprecedented pollution. Ukrainian ecosystems have sustained damages estimated at $65 billion, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

"The current damage to Ukrainian ecosystems is estimated at $65 billion. One-third of Ukraine's forests and 20% of its nature reserves have already been affected by the war. Additionally, 35% of Europe's biodiversity, which Ukraine hosts, is now at risk," he stated on his Telegram channel following a conference discussing point 8, "Environmental Security," from the Peace Formula.