In the context of overcoming the catastrophic consequences of the Russian terrorist attack on the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant, it may seem that assistance to Kherson region began after June 6. In fact, this is not true. The Charitable Organization "Charity Fund "Medical Aid Committee in Zakarpattya" has been helping, including the southern regions of Ukraine, since the first days of the full-scale invasion of the occupation forces, but the beginning of June somewhat changed the specifics of the humanitarian aid.

The first shipment went to Kherson already on June 6, the next one on June 7, and then on June 8... These were heat guns for drying buildings, various heaters, extension cords, and electrical cables. Understanding what people in the flooded area need most, we sent 2 and 2.5 cubic meters’ water tanks and cisterns, about 200 canisters, disinfectant tablets enough for 3 million liters of water, antiseptic and disinfectant products, food, clothes, blankets etc. to the region.

At the request of local rescuers, the Committee formed and sent a batch of medicines, and now is in the process of purchasing motorized pumps, which were requested by the Kherson Regional Administration. Part of the aid was sent to Mykolaiv region, in particular to the Snihuriv community, which was also affected by high water.

Most of the cargo was traditionally sent by Nova Post, where the MACZ has a bonus account under the "Humanitarian Post of Ukraine" program. We are grateful to the main logistics company of the country for always providing the timely support. Also, our volunteer friends, including writer Andriy Lyubka, delivered aid to Kherson.

The consequences of the war crime at the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant are hard to comprehend, but we must respond promptly to the needs here and now. The Medical Aid Committee in Zakarpattya has become part of a large community that has united to support people in the epicenter of the disaster. This work continues, because some people will have to rebuild their homes from scratch, and the state will have to restore the infrastructure and save the surviving ecosystem of the region.