Monitoring of the consequences of the explosion of the Kakhovska Dam

September 5, 2023

Due to the explosion of the Kakhovska Dam on 6 June 2023, the population of Khersonska and Mykolaivska oblasts suffered direct consequences like flooding of settlements, destruction of buildings, water supply networks and other infrastructure, loss of property, difficulty in accessing basic services, etc.

In order to urgently respond and help the population affected by the consequences of the explosion, Right to Protection launched emergency response groups that operated in the affected territories of Khersonska and Mykolaivska oblasts. The teams provided psychosocial, social support, legal advice and consultations on protection issues, transport services and other assistance that the population needed.

The information collected through direct observation and during communication with the population was analyzed to comprehensively assess the situation.