Residents of Bălți were left without drinking water on March 11 after an oily slick was spotted near a pumping station on the Dniester River, leading to a temporary halt in supply for sanitary safety reasons and schools switching to reduced schedules.

The ferry crossing over the Dniester River in Molovata, Moldova, has resumed operations, though delays are possible due to ice on the river.

Moldovan authorities have implemented precautionary measures following reports of oily stains on the surface of the Dniester River. Residents in coastal areas are advised not to use river water for drinking or for animals until the cause of the potential pollution is determined.

Oily patches have been observed on the surface of the Dniester River near Naslavcea village in Moldova. Environmental services have initiated an investigation and taken water samples, with the Moldovan Ministry of Environment requesting information from Ukraine.