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Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy system risks nuclear disaster: rights experts

 Their warning comes amid growing international concern about the vulnerability of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities which rely on a stable power grid to maintain critical safety systems.  “The latest large-scale Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s electricity system has led to further significant damage to electric substations that are essential to the operation of Ukraine’s nuclear power … Read moreRussian strikes on Ukraine’s energy system risks nuclear disaster: rights experts

Ukraine: 700,000 people affected by water shortages from dam disaster 

On Friday, relief supplies were delivered to vulnerable families in the rural Kherson region close to the front line.  The destruction of the dam on 6 June has impacted water supplies, sanitation and sewage systems, in addition to health services.  Boat deliveries  As part of the aid effort, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and UN … Read moreUkraine: 700,000 people affected by water shortages from dam disaster 

Kakhovka dam disaster a health crisis in the making: WHO

WHO’s representative in Ukraine Dr. Jarno Habicht told reporters that after the collapse of the dam caused severe flooding and massive displacement, the agency’s primary concern was the potential outbreak of waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid, as well as rodent-borne diseases. The agency’s teams were monitoring the situation on the ground and were … Read moreKakhovka dam disaster a health crisis in the making: WHO

‘We stand by you’ declares UN relief chief, outlining emergency plan for Ukraine dam disaster

“We need to focus on an emergency response right now”, he said, highlighting a three-step plan to provide humanitarian assistance to all Ukrainians impacted, who have faced more than one year of war following Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. “We need to save people and get them to places where they are safe and … Read more‘We stand by you’ declares UN relief chief, outlining emergency plan for Ukraine dam disaster

Dam disaster: UN ‘committed to reaching all Ukrainians in need’, says top aid official

Denise Brown, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, offered reassurance to Dmytro Kuleba that UN agencies and other humanitarian partners have been delivering water, food and cash to those displaced or suffering the impact of the dam breach, and collapse of the crucial hydroelectric plant in the southeast region near the city of Kherson. Expanding support “Plans are now … Read moreDam disaster: UN ‘committed to reaching all Ukrainians in need’, says top aid official

Ukraine dam disaster: Lack of clean water, spread of disease, major risks

Homes have been flooded, forcing many to leave, and access to water, specifically clean water, is emerging as a major challenge. In an interview with UN News, International Organization for Migration (IOM) spokesperson Olivia Headon, speaking from Kyiv, said the agency along with other humanitarian partners, had been rushing clean water supplies to areas that … Read moreUkraine dam disaster: Lack of clean water, spread of disease, major risks