“After Russian attacks and the fires they cause, large amounts of toxic substances enter the air and soil, many of which are carcinogenic and mutagenic, says Tetiana Tymochko, head of the All-Ukrainian Environmental League, UkrInform reports.”
— from Russian missiles and drones continue to kill after impact, releasing toxic clouds of carcinogens over Ukrainian cities - Euromaidan Press as of 19 July 2025