REMOTE SENSING METHODS IN DETERMINING THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY RUSSIAN AGGRESSION TO THE AZOV-BLACK SEA BASIN

Abstract

The Russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has determined an unprecedented impact on the ecosystems of the Azov-Black Sea basin. Of particular concern are cases of oil pollution, which can spread over considerable distances and pose a threat to both marine and coastal ecosystems. The paper highlights the results of the application of remote sensing methods in the study of such pollution, which are virtually without alternative in the conditions of ongoing aggression. They allow documenting the consequences of the impact, which is an important element in assessing the long-term risks of pollution.