'It is a humanitarian and environmental catastrophe and crisis' AlexCrawfordSky reports live from the floods in Kherson and is speaking to a German firefighter who says he has 'never seen anything like this before'. Latest: 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602
'We need more boats' - German firefighter in Kherson calls for more help to rescue flooding victims
Speaking to Sky News, Niels called for more assistance and equipment, saying it was unclear how many people were still trapped due to the flooding. There was a steady stream of boat landings throughout the day in Kherson city in southern Ukraine as the rescue efforts were ramped up to reach those stranded by floodwaters.
There are several witnesses saying the Russians have been continuing to attack those trying to flee the territory they control on the other side of the flooded Dnipro River.'Savages'- Zelenskyy accuses Russia of firing artillery at people trying to flee flooded areas "It is even impossible to establish for sure how many people in the temporarily occupied territory of Kherson region may die without rescue, without drinking water, without food, without medical care," he wrote onEvacuations from the affected towns and cities had been taking place but were being disrupted by Russian artillery fire, Mr Zelenskyy added in his nightly address.
The destruction has caused flooding in several areas around the Dnipro river, and forced thousands of people to flee their homes. Before we resume our coverage of the disaster, and all the key events shaping the war, here are the most important takeaways from yesterday.A Russian-installed official said the flooding would benefit the Russian army;The dam's structure was forecast to"likely deteriorate further" in the next few days by British military intelligence;
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