This was announced by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

According to TASS, the organization hastened to support the authorities and health workers in preventive measures against waterborne diseases and in improving disease surveillance.

"In the coming days, WHO will supply additional supplies to increase access to health services," Ghebreyesus said.

On June 6, the deputy head of the administration of Nova Kakhovka, Sergei Dmitriev, said that a cemetery in the city was flooded due to destruction at the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station, which could lead to water contamination.

The International Organization for Migration has begun supplying drinking water to people evacuated after the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant.