Kakhovka HPP explosion: evacuation rules and consequences

Explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station

On June 6, 2023, Russia blew up the Kakhovka HPP. The Kakhovka HPP was completely destroyed as a result of the explosion of the engine room from the inside. The station cannot be restored. These are violations of humanitarian law and war crimes against the civilian population of Ukraine.

What areas are in danger, when is the peak of water inflow expected, and what should those in the radius of possible flooding do?

After the NSDC meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that about 80 settlements were in the flood zone.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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The water level is rising, and everyone in the danger zone needs to:
  • turn off all electrical appliances;
  • take documents and essentials;
  • take care of family and pets;
  • follow the instructions of rescuers and police officers.

Bus evacuations have been announced in the right-bank districts of Kherson and in the villages where flooding is expected. “Ukrzaliznytsia reports that it is launching evacuation trains from Kherson to safe areas:

“Ukrzaliznytsia is helping local authorities evacuate residents of Kherson and nearby villages after the enemy blew up the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant.”

Explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station

Explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station

evacuation by buses is announced

evacuation by buses is announced

Руйнування греблі фактично відрізає Крим від доступу до прісної води, кажуть фахівці.

The Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine has launched an investigation into the environmental disaster following the explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant dam. .

Ukraine appeals to international organizations and partners to assist in the investigation of this act and the protection of its territorial integrity.


Photo: press service of Ukrhydroenergo


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