The EU is mobilising support to Ukraine after the Kakhovka dam collapse

The collapse of Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine has led to devastating humanitarian and ecological consequences. While evacuations of affected populations are underway, Ukraine has requested international assistance in the form of equipment and machinery needed for relief efforts. The EU is already channeling aid via its Civil Protection Mechanism as first offers from Germany and Austria were made yesterday. Germany has immediately offered 5,000 water filters and 56 generators, and Austria 20 water containers and 10 mud water pumps, which are now on its way to Ukraine. In addition, this morning Lithuania and Germany offered shelter equipment, including tents, beds and blankets.

The EU’s Emergency Response Coordination Centre is in direct contact with the Ukrainian emergency services to monitor the exact needs on the ground, and stands ready to coordinate further assistance into Ukraine based on the emerging needs.

At the same time, the EU’s humanitarian office in Ukraine is coordinating with its humanitarian partners to rapidly respond to the needs of those affected by flooding, including by providing food assistance and drinking water.