As a result of the Russian military's sabotage of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Station, 34 populated areas are flooded. Seventeen of them are located on the Ukraine-controlled territory.
This information was reported by the State Emergency Service.
As of 8:00, there is a gradual decrease in water level observed at the “Kherson” checkpoint on the Dnipro River, with the water level at 1.37 meters.
Seventeen settlements (with 16,497 houses) on the right bank of the Dnipro and 17 settlements on the temporarily occupied territory by the Russians remain flooded. During June 15th, 22,000 tons of water were pumped out from 88 houses and basements (since the beginning of the operation, over 59,000 tons have been pumped out from 245 houses and basements).
69 motor pumps have been used. Within 24 hours on June 15th, rescuers delivered 49 tons of water (including 36 tons of drinking water) and 4,495 kg of food and essential items.
Photo: State Emergency Service
