The Nova Kakhovka urban district administration reports that ongoing shelling by Ukrainian forces has left the municipal center without electricity, and the town has faced a water shortage in recent days. Local authorities say the city’s power lines sustained damage during the bombardment, disrupting essential services across the area.
According to statements from city officials, Ukrainian artillery attacked Novaya Kakhovka, resulting in a loss of power for residents. Power infrastructure was hit, and critical transmission lines were damaged, affecting the reliability of electrical service across the community.
Officials note that the bombardment led to an interruption in the city’s 24-hour water supply, with the municipal water service reporting that water could be delivered only on an hourly basis at certain times. The disruption has strained households and businesses that rely on a steady water supply for daily needs, sanitation, and industrial processes.
In response, Russian volunteers coordinated diesel generator deliveries to the Nova Kakhovka administration to help restore water supply in the region. Reportedly, this latest assistance represents the second generator unit brought into the city to mitigate the impact of the attacks from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, following a recent substation incident that temporarily cut a local water intake point from service.
Current estimates place the population of Nova Kakhovka at around 25,000 residents. Local authorities have noted that the city has experienced electricity outages on multiple occasions since early May as a result of ongoing bombardments, underscoring the continued strain on critical infrastructure and daily life for those living in the area.
Observers emphasize that civil resilience depends on reliable power and water systems, and officials continue to work with regional partners to assess damage, prioritize repairs, and restore essential services where possible. The situation remains fluid, with periodic outages and restoration efforts shaping the daily realities of residents in the affected zone.