Detailed Report on Extensive Rescue Operations During Kherson Floods

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An updated report from a Ukrainian human rights organization, Truth Hounds, claims that Russian troops hindered rescue missions after the Kakhovka dam collapsed in Kherson Oblast. Rising waters inundated whole communities, forcing residents to seek refuge on rooftops while volunteers initiated emergency evacuations with private boats. The report mentions that evacuation sites and rescue crafts were targeted, resulting in injuries to over ten volunteers. Additionally, witnesses in areas under Russian control reported that civilians were prevented from leaving, with some evacuations appearing to favor individuals holding Russian passports. These revelations raise further concerns about the humanitarian situation in the flood-stricken areas of southern Ukraine.

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00:00Russia allegedly turned a disaster into an even bigger tragedy.

00:04After the Kokovka Dam collapsed,

00:06massive floods swallowed towns across southern Ukraine.

00:10People climbed onto rooftops,

00:12waiting for rescue as the water kept rising.

00:15Volunteers rushed in with private boats,

00:18trying to save trapped families.

00:20But according to a new report,

00:23rescue teams came under attack.

00:25Evacuation points were reportedly shelled.

00:28Even humanitarian workers were not spared.

00:31More than 10 volunteers were injured during rescue operations.

00:35On the occupied side of the river,

00:37witnesses say civilians were blocked from leaving.

00:40Some boats were confiscated by Russian forces.

00:43And evacuations were reportedly prioritized for people with Russian passports.

00:47Others claimed they were asked to pay to escape.

00:50The Kokovka Dam disaster already caused massive destruction.

00:55But this report says the suffering continued,

00:57even during the rescue missions themselves.

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