A humanitarian crisis continues in Kupyansk — utility services are unable to restore networks after Russian strikes, and water supply has to be provided on a schedule. This was reported by Andriy Kanashevich, head of the Kupiansk District Military Administration, during a national telethon.
‘The situation is getting worse. There is constant pressure from the enemy, constant shelling. And although there are pauses, the overall dynamic remains unchanged,’ said the head of the RVA.
According to him, last night was the first in a long time without any recorded strikes directly on the city. However, in the morning, information was received about another use of aerial bombs (KABs) on the Velykoburlutsk community.
In total, about 1,500 residents remain in Kupiansk, and 2,500 in the entire community. About 5,100 people live in the most vulnerable border and frontline areas, none of whom are children.
The most difficult situation is with water and electricity supply. Water is supplied on a schedule, and delivery to certain areas has been suspended for safety reasons. ‘People are not left without water — other mechanisms are used,’ Kanashevich said.
Food and humanitarian aid are arriving, but the situation with critical infrastructure is much worse. Dozens of streets in Kupiansk remain without electricity, particularly in the direction of Dvorichna and the Oskil River, where restoration is not yet possible.
‘Teams of electricians are working, but the scale of the damage from the shelling is greater than the possibility of quick repairs. Therefore, the number of homes without power is, unfortunately, only increasing,’ said the head of the administration.