Ukraine has suffered at least $2 billion in damages due to the destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Station by occupiers – Ministry of Economy
Nearly half of the estimated damages are from flooding of residential properties
Approximately, the damages resulting from the sabotage of the Kakhovka HPP by terrorists amount to at least $2 billion. According to the data, almost half of the damages, namely $950 million, is due to the flooding of private homes and associated infrastructure.
This is reported by the Ministry of Economy.
In addition to this, the Ministry points out that over a quarter of the total sum of the damages, which amounts to $586 million, is caused by the destruction of the Hydroelectric Station itself. The overall damages to the energy infrastructure amount to $624 million.
Furthermore, the damages to transport infrastructure are estimated at $311 million, to industry – $105 million, to the social sector – $55 million, to agriculture – $25 million.
The Ministry of Environment notes that, based on preliminary estimates, the damage inflicted on the environment is at least $1.5 billion. The foremost issue remains the provision of drinking water to the affected areas.
Background. Mind previously reported that the Dnieper River had returned to its bed in Kherson.
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