In Dubroŭna district on the Dnieper it was found deceased fish, informed the press-secretary of the State inspection of protection of fauna and flora under President Olga Gromovich. Vorša state inspectors went on MRI entered the helpline signal and explored section of the river from the border with the Russian Federation to the district center. According to preliminary estimates, the victims of river dwellers brought over from Russia.

Specialists of the analytical control laboratory water samples taken at different points along the river. The oxygen level was several times lower than the norm. Are there water contaminants, will be known after all the analyzes.

Head of Dubroŭna district inspection of natural resources and environmental Oleg shake explained that the first dead carcasses floating on the river, have been seen on August 7, and only the movement of their 9th evening ended. The bulk of the dead fish, apparently remained at the bottom, so it accurately count the number impossible. Suffered all kinds, are found in cross-border waterway. Russian colleagues promptly requests were sent to determine the causes of what is happening.

Deputy Chairman of the Viciebsk Oblast Committee of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Peter Duk, referring to the Russian response to environmental services, explained what had happened. Due to heavy rains spilled rivers in the upper reaches of the Volga and the Dnieper. Water flooded meadows, where the plants because of the high temperatures have begun to rot. As a result, oxygen levels dropped and started to fish mortality. Similar phenomena are observed not only in the large Russian rivers, but also in some water bodies Ušačy and Haradok district, the expert added.

Alena Yasko, sb.by