Dam burst, houses flooded by water level

The first floors of houses and warehouses in some districts of Kherson, where Russian artillery attacks continued, were flooded due to flooding after the impact of the Kahovka dam.
The latest situation was revealed in the region, where transportation was restricted for security reasons.

In some streets of Kherson, where the sounds of explosions are often heard, civilians are being evacuated by boats due to high water levels.

Those who were evacuated with the help of Ukrainian soldiers, police and volunteers were seen taking some of their belongings with them.

People who bring pets during the evacuation are concentrated at the points determined by the security forces.

The water level in the area where members of the press are allowed to work is between 1.5 and 2 meters in some places.

According to security officials responsible for the ongoing evacuation of civilians in the region, people can only move by boat and boat due to the danger of mines after the flood.

Oksana Katyug (53), who was rescued from the area by boat because the first floor of her house was flooded, told Anadolu Agency about the first minutes of the flooding.

Katyug said: “There was a flood yesterday. The water began to enter the street slowly, then quickly. For this reason, we are suddenly left without furniture and helpless, like captives”. saying.

Explaining that she was evacuated from her home to a safe area with the help of soldiers, Katyug said, “My children were not at home. I was at home with my dog. The water level rose quite a bit yesterday afternoon.” he said.

Galina Litvinova (92) also noted that she lived alone in a relative’s house. Litvinova said she called her relatives after the flood and explained the situation, but they couldn’t come.

Litvinova, who could not control tears as she described her experiences, said she was evacuated from the house by boat with the help of soldiers. (AA)