Ukraine risks increased humanitarian need as a consequence of Kakhovka dam explosions and flooding.
Destruction of Kakhovskaya dam increases safety risk for 42,000 residents on both sides of the Dnipro River, according to Ukrainian officials.
Kyiv expects the flooding to peak on Wednesday, UN aid chief, Martin Griffiths made a statement to the UN Security Council, where he remarked: “The Kakhovka Reservoir, which is formed by the Dam, is a lifeline in the region and a critical water source for millions of people, not only in Kherson but also Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro oblasts.”
“An emergency response is under way to provide urgent assistance to over 16,000 affected people. This support includes drinking water, cash assistance and psychosocial support.”
“The damage caused by the dam’s destruction means that life will become intolerably harder for those already suffering from the conflict.”
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