Ukrainian official. Lyudmyla Leontiyivna Denisova, Ombudsman for Human Rights in Ukraine claims that mass burials in the city — many of which are shallow burials have been eroded by damaged water supplies.
Posting on Telegram, the Russian-born Ukrainian politician cautioned that there is a high risk that cadaveric venom bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other pathogens could leak into water systems.
It comes after Russia declared ‘victory’ in Mariupol following a three-month battle to take control of the Ukrainian city, which now lies in ruins.
Denisova also claimed that the damaged filtration systems and pumping stations for sewage were also damaged, meaning that drinking water is mixing with sewage and is no longer fit for consumption.The post read: “For almost three months of capturing and occupying the city, residents buried relatives and neighbours killed by the racists in the courtyards near houses, close to the water supply and sewerage communications.“Most graves are not very deep, almost on the surface.
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