EMERGENCY AID FOR KHERSON REGION (467.192 UAH)

This week, we procured medicines and medical supplies for the Kherson City Military Administration and the Kherson Health Department. We also sent motor pumps and water pumping equipment for the Bilozerska hromada, as well as disinfectants and essential items. The total amount spent is 467,192 UAH.

Regarding the medications that were provided, they primarily consisted of drugs to address water and salt balance disorders, such as Rehydron, Trisol, drip systems, and Ringer’s solution. We also included medicines to treat intestinal infections. In terms of essential items, a significant quantity of diapers was secured for children and elderly individuals with limited mobility.

Many people from nearby communities have been evacuated to Kherson, while a majority of the local residents who preferred to stay in their homes remained in the city. Ensuring their unrestricted access to medicines is crucial to prevent the risks of dehydration and various types of infections caused by water contamination.

To address the consequences of the flooding, the provision of motorized pumps to the Bilozerska hromada has become imperative. These powerful pumping units are essential for removing large volumes of liquid, particularly water, from flooded areas resulting from the explosion at the Kakhovka Dam.

The Bilozerska hromada, severely affected by the flood, has a population of over 11,000 residents and has also been accommodating evacuees from more heavily flooded areas. On June 13, this area experienced extensive shelling, resulting in damage to four residential buildings, the post office, administrative buildings, the central square, and critical infrastructure facilities.

Greenpeace reports that the explosion at the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant led to the flooding of 32 industrial facilities containing chemicals, oil, and gasoline, including oil refineries, gas stations, thermal power plants, and various warehouses. Approximately 150 tons of engine oil leaked into the water during the initial days of the disaster.