This was reported by Luhansk Regional Military Administration (RMA), Ukrinform saw.
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This data was made public at a meeting of the Commission on establishing the facts of damage and losses to the forest fund of the region as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation.
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"The recorded facts of the Russians' crimes will add to the general list of damage caused by the enemy's actions and will be used to prepare a lawsuit to the International Court of Justice," Natalia Romanenko, head of the commission and deputy head of Luhansk RMA, said.
As reported, the Ministry of Environment has set up an operational headquarters where citizens and organizations can report Russia's crimes against the environment in Ukraine.
