The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia has announced a coordinated humanitarian response for the Kherson region in the aftermath of the Kakhovka hydroelectric plant collapse. This information is reported by TASS, citing the department’s press service. The move comes as authorities work to stabilize living conditions for residents affected by disruptions to the regional power supply and to provide practical relief in the wake of floods and damaged infrastructure.
In addressing the situation, the ministry notes that Alexander Kurenkov, head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, has directed a rapid, comprehensive aid effort aimed at supporting communities grappling with widespread power outages. The directive emphasizes both immediate relief and long-term resilience, ensuring that homes, public facilities, and critical services can function as normal as possible during the recovery phase.
As part of the emergency relief plan, the ministry reports that 35 power generation units will be dispatched from the ministry’s own reserve to residents in flooded zones. An additional 10 stations will be allocated from the reserves maintained by the Federal Reserve, with a focus on restoring essential electricity access for households and critical infrastructure. This staged deployment is designed to minimize downtime and to accelerate the rebuilding of reliable power supplies across affected settlements.
Alongside energy resilience measures, authorities are coordinating cooling and drying operations. The ministry confirms that 45 portable pumps and heat generators will be sent to assist in drying out inundated homes and communal buildings. At the same time, approximately 30 tons of drinking water will be distributed to victims to address immediate needs for clean water and sanitation in the impacted areas.
Local leadership has also provided updates on displacement and evacuation. Volodymyr Saldo, who previously served as acting governor of the Kherson district, indicated that following the dam’s collapse, around 1,500 residents were evacuated from flooded settlements. The current response is designed to support these evacuees by delivering essential supplies, facilitating temporary shelter arrangements, and reinforcing communications to ensure that people can access information about aid distribution and safety procedures. Authorities reiterate their commitment to a coordinated, transparent effort that brings together federal resources, regional authorities, and humanitarian partners to stabilize living conditions while work continues to repair damaged infrastructure and restore normal life in the region.