The explosion of the Kakhovska hydroelectric power station on the night of June 6 led to the destruction of the hydroelectric dam and, according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the flooding of dozens of settlements in the Kherson region.
The Planet Labs satellite recorded the consequences of the destruction of the hydroelectric power plant, which flooded several settlements in the Kherson region. The "Skhemy" project made these pictures public.
- Nova Kakhovka
The streets of the city on the left bank of the Dnipro were partially flooded with water. As well as several objects located near the dam. The photo also shows the flooded stadium, the Summer Theater and the Palace of Culture.
- Krynka and Korsunka villages
These two villages are located southwest of Nova Kakhovka. Their territories are almost completely flooded, most of the houses went under water.
- River terminal "Nibulon" in the village of Kozatske (right bank)
The satellite showed one of the objects in the village that was affected: it is the terminal of the "Nibulon" company, which is located near the dam.
- According to the results of the meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, Volodymyr Zelenskyi said that the explosion of the Kakhovska hydroelectric plant did not affect Ukraineʼs ability to de-occupy its own territories.