Latest! Zelensky arrives in the Kherson Kherson region | Zelensky | Kherson
According to Reuters and the Associated Press on the 8th, Ukrainian President Zelensky arrived in the flood stricken area of southern Ukraine for inspection on the 8th local time. Previously, the Kakhovka Dam on the Dnieper River was bombed, causing flooding in the southern Kherson region. Currently, at least 5 people have died and several are missing.
According to reports, Zelensky said on the "Telegraph" social media platform that he is evaluating the efforts of relevant departments to evacuate civilians, discussing emergency actions, and working to prevent large-scale environmental damage. He wrote, "We will evacuate people from potential flood areas based on the actual situation in this area, eliminate emergency situations that may arise from dam explosions, and organize life rescue efforts in flooded areas.".
Zelensky arrives at the flood stricken area
Local Ukrainian officials say that at least 4000 people have been evacuated from both sides of the Dnieper River.
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Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of damaging the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station and dam. In the more than 15 month long conflict, the Dnieper River region has become the front line.
According to Agence France Presse, Zelensky praised the efforts of rescue workers and volunteers to continue evacuating residents in the Kherson area on the 8th.
Zelensky said, "In Kherson, I visited a ferry crossing where people are evacuating from flooded areas. Our mission is to protect lives as much as possible and help the people. I want to thank the rescue workers and volunteers! Thank you to everyone involved in this work!"