The head of the Kherson region said that about 900 people had already been evacuated from the area. He said that they will be able to return to their homes "in a few days" The area was affected by an explosion at a hydroelectric power station on June 6.
The cause of the explosion is not yet known, but it is believed to have been caused by an earthquake. The area is now under the control of the Russian military, which is investigating the incident. The incident occurred near the town of Dnieper, near the border with Ukraine.