Case Study - The use of water as a political weapon with a conflict - Russia in Crimea Flashcards

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When did Russia take over Crimea?

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March 2014

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Which canal did the Ukrainians block in order to disrupt the water supply to Crimea?

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Ukraine blocked the North Crimean Canal

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What percentage of Crimea’s water does the North Crimean Canal account for?

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80%

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What was the impact of Ukraine blocking the North Crimean Canal?

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  • 120,000 hectares of crops were threatened
  • A harvest ruin in the area would have cost the area up to $140 million
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What percentage of the demand for water do local water sources in Crimea cover?

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15%

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Prior to Russia’s annexation of Crimea, how much water did the North Crimean Canal supply to the region?

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Over a billion cubic meters of water per year.

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