Case Study - The use of water as a political weapon with a conflict - Russia in Crimea Flashcards
1
Q
When did Russia take over Crimea?
A
March 2014
2
Q
Which canal did the Ukrainians block in order to disrupt the water supply to Crimea?
A
Ukraine blocked the North Crimean Canal
3
Q
What percentage of Crimea’s water does the North Crimean Canal account for?
A
80%
4
Q
What was the impact of Ukraine blocking the North Crimean Canal?
A
- 120,000 hectares of crops were threatened
- A harvest ruin in the area would have cost the area up to $140 million
5
Q
What percentage of the demand for water do local water sources in Crimea cover?
A
15%
6
Q
Prior to Russia’s annexation of Crimea, how much water did the North Crimean Canal supply to the region?
A
Over a billion cubic meters of water per year.
