Who says the land is... dead? Scientists on the military damage to Ukrainian black soil and solutions for restoration

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Shelling, explosions, burning equipment, mining and the construction of fortifications are destroying Ukrainian farmland and creating new challenges for the agricultural sector. However, there is already an opportunity to explore the de-occupied territories to find the best solutions for recovery. How is the hostilities destroying Ukraine's fertile soil? Will it be possible to restore their quality after the war? How much time and resources will it take?