Ukraine troubles waters in the Upper Dnestr, say Moldavia’s NGOs

Moldavia’s prime minister Pavel Filip has issued an edict that the interdepartmental working group shall be formed to tackle the problem of construction by Ukraine of six hydroelectric power plants in the upper reaches of the Dnestr River. In particular, the group will study the risks of construction of new hydroelectric power plants there. Previously, several Moldavian non-governmental organizations asked international institutions and the government of Moldavia to prevent Ukraine from building the chain of hydroelectric power plants on the Dnestr for fear of negative consequences for the ecosystem and hydrologic situation in the region.