No electricity, no heating and no running water: poverty in Kherson in Ukraine is high. Despite the recapture two weeks ago, more and more residents have to leave the southern Ukrainian city. The government advises mothers with children in particular to go temporarily.
The cheering crowds two weeks ago have quickly turned into long queues as many residents rely on humanitarian aid. In the center of the southern Ukrainian city, mainly pensioners and families with their children try to get bread, vegetables or warm clothing, reports the German Tagesschau.
Difficult to get through the winter without heating and electricity
Before withdrawing, Russian forces destroyed the city’s critical infrastructure so much that the Ukrainian government is now urging people to even leave the city. Because without heating and electricity, people have a hard time getting through the winter, says Deputy Prime Minister Irina Wereschtschuk.
It is estimated that about 80,000 people still live in Kherson. They have been able to leave the city by bus for about a week now. People in the neighboring Mykolaiv region are also called upon to do so.
Six million consumption points without electricity
After Wednesday night’s attacks, 12 million consumption points across the country were without power, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. On Friday evening there were still six million consumption points. Due to the loss of electricity, many places also have no water or heating. Internet and telephone work poorly.
EU wants to supply 40 generators to Ukraine
Zelenskyj warned people to be frugal, even when there is light. “If there is electricity, it does not mean that you can switch on several powerful electrical devices at the same time.” The EU wants to provide Ukraine with 40 generators. This was announced by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after a conversation with Selenskyj. The devices can each power a small to medium-sized hospital.
Source: Krone
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