More than 3,300 homes remain flooded after Kakhovka dam blast
As a result of Russia’s blowing up of the Kakhovka HPP dam, more than 3,300 Ukrainian homes remain flooded.
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09 June 2023
China offers humanitarian aid to Ukrainians affected by Kakhovka HPP dam breach
China is ready to send humanitarian aid to Ukraine for victims of flooding caused by the explosion at the Kakhovka HPP dam.
Maliar: Invaders’ influence in south rapidly decreasing, civilians ignore their instructions
The influence of the Russians in the temporarily captured territories of the south of Ukraine is rapidly decreasing, the invaders resort to punitive measures.
Severely wounded soldiers priority in POW swap efforts - Ukraine
During the negotiations on the exchange of prisoners of war, the Ukrainian side always emphasizes the return of gravely injured and seriously ill defenders.
08 June 2023
Nearly 16,000 people could be evacuated from right bank of Kherson region
If the water level continues to rise following the Kakhovka HPP explosion, nearly 16,000 residents will have to be evacuated from the right bank of Kherson region.
Kakhovka HPP explosion: Zelensky rebukes international organizations for ‘zero support’
Currently, there is virtually no attention from international organizations to the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine that was flooded as a result of the terrorist attack at the Kakhovka HPP.
Enemy hits Cherkasy region injuring eight civilians
Russian invaders launched a missile attack on Uman district of Cherkasy region, injuring eight people. Two of them are in serious condition.
Ombudsman: Ukrainian volunteer Yaroslav Zhuk tortured in Rostov pre-trial detention center
Ukrainian volunteer Yaroslav Zhuk, who was abducted last year by the Russian military in Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia region, is being tortured in a pre-trial detention center in Russia’s Rostov.
Western military has no doubt that Kakhovka HPP was blown up by Russia – Polish general
The Western military has no doubt that the Russians are behind the Kakhovka HPP dam explosion.
2,339 people already evacuated from flood zone in Kherson region
As of the evening of June 8, it was possible to evacuate 2,339 people, including 120 children, from the flood zone in Kherson region.
Syrskyi reports successes of Ukrainian troops in Bakhmut direction
The Armed Forces of Ukraine make progress and continue to advance in Bakhmut direction.
Woman killed in Russian shelling of Beryslav district
A woman was killed and another local resident was injured as the Russians struck Beryslav district of Kherson region.
Enemy shells Nikopol district five times, one person injured
The Russian forces shelled Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region five times on Thursday.
Russian army focusing main efforts on four directions, heavy fighting ongoing – General Staff
The Russian forces are focusing their main efforts on the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka directions, with 26 combat engagements recorded there in the past 24 hours.
Explosion rocks occupied Berdiansk
An explosion rang out in the temporarily occupied city of Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukrainian forces advance 1,600 meters on flanks around Bakhmut – Cherevatyi
The Defense Forces of Ukraine have advanced 1,600 meters on the southern and northern flanks in the Bakhmut sector.
Ukraine’s chief rabbi comes under Russian fire amid rescue operation in Kherson
Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Moshe Asman, came under Russian fire in the flooded city of Kherson amid the ongoing rescue operation, capturing the moment of the strike on video.
Russian soldiers climb trees: Mayor of Nova Kakhovka tells how community flooded
The most difficult situation in the Nova Kakhovka community is due to flooding in the village of Korsunka, in Nova Kakhovka itself, the flooding reached the third street, but the water has already begun to retreat.
Ignat - additional Patriot systems needed to protect Lviv airport
The opening of the airport in Lviv may become another target for the enemy, so additional Patriot air defense systems are needed for such steps.
One person killed, six injured due to Russian shelling of Kherson and region
In Kherson region, one person was killed and six injured as a result of Russian shelling on June 8.
Ukraine and Netherlands put pressure on Spain to join "Patriot coalition" - media
The Netherlands and Ukraine are putting pressure on Spain to join the Patriot Coalition and transfer its missile defense battery to Kyiv for protection.
Russians open fire at Oleshky school sheltering flood-affected civilians
The Russian military fired at a school in Oleshky, on the temporarily captured territory of Kherson region, where people gathered after their homes had been flooded.
Man killed due to flooding in Mykolaiv region
A 53-year-old man was killed in the village of Vasylivka, Mykolaiv region, as a result of flooding caused by the explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant.
Russian troops shell Kherson
The Russian military is shelling Kherson.
Water level rises in Mykolaiv region, 3,000 ha of forests flooded
Following the Kakhovka HPP explosion, the water level in Mykolaiv region is rising, more than 3,000 ha of forest areas have already been flooded.
Water level near Khortytsia Island dropped
The water level near Khortytsia Island in Zaporizhzhia has dropped. As a result, large areas of lakes and most of the streams in the Khortytsia floodplain are exposed. There is a threat to the ecosystem.
OSCE ready to assist Ukraine in overcoming Kakhovka tragedy consequences
The OSCE is ready to participate in overcoming the consequences of the Kakhovka HPP dam explosion.
Road builders start repairing bridge over Udai river on Krolevets-Pyriatyn highway
The State Agency for the Restoration and Development of Infrastructure is starting to repair the bridge on the Krolevets-Konotop-Romny-Pyriatyn highway, which connects the center and north of Ukraine, in particular the Poltava and Sumy regions.
FM Kuleba: Foreign countries will not deploy their troops in Ukraine until war ends
Foreign countries will not deploy their troops in the territory of Ukraine until the end of the armed conflict.
Invaders shell village in Kherson region with phosphorus munitions
The Russian military shelled the village of Odradokamyanka in Kherson region with phosphorous munitions.