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The photograph of Davit Jeladze, carrying his niece on his back, knee-deep in mud, became the symbol of the struggle to save people in the immediate aftermath of the mudslide that hit Georgia's mountain region of Racha in early August, claiming 31 lives. Authorities have been criticised for the inadequate emergency response and the lack of early warning mechanisms. that could have limited the impact of the disaster.
The photograph of Davit Jeladze, carrying his niece on his back, knee-deep in mud, became the symbol of the struggle to save people in the immediate aftermath of the mudslide that hit Georgia's mountain region of Racha in early August, claiming 31 lives. Authorities have been criticised for the inadequate emergency response and the lack of early warning mechanisms. that could have limited the impact of the disaster. © Lana Jeladze

Georgian Authorities Face Scrutiny Over Disaster Response

Delays and failure to implement early warning systems blamed after deadly mudslide.

5 Sep 23
Soledar, the town in Ukraine’s eastern region of Donetsk, is home to Europe’s largest salt deposits: a vast, cavernous network of underground tunnels extending for about 200 kilometres. Such is the scale of the mines that geologists claim that less than five per cent of the seam has been removed since industrial mining began in 1881. Explored reserves amount to about five billion tonnes.
Soledar, the town in Ukraine’s eastern region of Donetsk, is home to Europe’s largest salt deposits: a vast, cavernous network of underground tunnels extending for about 200 kilometres. Such is the scale of the mines that geologists claim that less than five per cent of the seam has been removed since industrial mining began in 1881. Explored reserves amount to about five billion tonnes. © Artemsil

Ukraine: The Battle for Soledar’s Salt Mines 

Russians took control of the symbolic town with commercial as well as strategic purposes in mind.

9 Mar 23
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