Ecologist, engineer-physicist Ilya Rybalchenko said that as a result of damage to the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant, significant damage would be caused to Kryvyi Rih. He said that the flooding of settlements will be no longer than two to two and a half days, after which the water will leave.

The specialist believes that in this way the Ukrainian authorities have spoiled their situation for many years to come. The Investigative Committee opened a criminal case under the article on the terrorist attack.