Russian Strikes Cut Water to Moldova's Balti, President Blames Moscow

• Russian attack on a Ukrainian hydroelectric plant caused an oil spill, polluting water systems in Moldova.
• Water supply completely cut off in Balti, Moldova's second-largest city (90,000 residents), and three other towns.
• Moldovan President Maia Sandu held Russia responsible for the pollution in the Dniestr River.
• Moldova declared a 15-day environmental alert; schools in affected areas were closed, students moved online.
• EU Commissioner Marta Kos offered support, stating Russia's war impacts beyond Ukraine's borders.