Its partial destruction dam in Kahovka of southern Ukraine, blamed on each other by Moscow and Kiev, is “a new devastating consequence of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine”, the UN secretary-general said today Antonio Guterres.
“The United Nations has no access to independent information about the circumstances that led to the destruction of the Kahovka dam hydroelectric plant. But one thing is clear: this is a new devastating consequence of the Russian invasion of Ukraine“, he stated in front of the journalists and is relayed by the Athens News Agency.
“Today’s tragedy is a new example of the horrific toll of war on the population. The woes have been overflowing for over a year now. This must stop,” Antonio Guterres insisted.
“Attacks against civilians and critical civilian infrastructure must stop,” he also said, continuing since the start of the invasion in February 2022 to condemn the violation by the Russia of the United Nations Charter.
“We have all seen the tragic images of this great humanitarian, economic and ecological disaster,” he added, also referring to “increased risks for the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant.” “The United Nations and its partners are rushing to provide support in coordination with the Ukrainian government,” mainly with drinking water and water purification tablets, the secretary-general noted.
Following a request from Ukraine and Russia, according to diplomatic sources, an emergency meeting of the Security Council has been scheduled for this incident tonight at 11:00 PM Greek time.
Germany sends aid to Ukraine
THE Germany plans to send Ukraine aid – equipment, supplies and members of the Federal Technical Assistance Service – to deal with the aftermath of the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam explosion.
Germany will stand by Ukraine to confront this disaster amid Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war of aggression, German Interior Minister Nancy Feiser said today.
Generators and water filters, which are urgently needed in the affected areas, are included in the aid collected by the Federal Technical Assistance Service (THW).
“Already THW is working feverishly to gather German supplies for the affected areas,” Feser said, assuring that aid would be sent as soon as possible.
The Kakhovka hydroelectric dam is located in the Russian-controlled region of Kherson, in southern Ukraine. Moscow and Kiev blame each other for its destruction.
The German government is blaming the Russian side, with Interior Minister Nancy Feiser speaking of “unimaginable brutality”.
Source: News Beast
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