Yes it's a known issue, along with oil and radioactive material. https://amp.dw.com/en/ukraine-how-the-war-is-making-soil-and-water-toxic/a-64907471 https://amp

Yes it's a known issue, along with oil and radioactive material. https://amp.dw.com/en/ukraine-how-the-war-is-making-soil-and-water-toxic/a-64907471 https://amp.dw.com/en/ukraine-how-the-war-is-making-soil-and... Fertilizers also deposit a decent amount of heavy metals (lead included) into the soil, which is then absorbed by the plant and concentrates in the fruit/vegetable.