"Residents of Donetsk endure water scarcity, deemed inhumane"
In the heart of eastern Ukraine, the city of Donetsk is grappling with a severe water shortage that has persisted since August 10th, 2022. This crisis, a result of the disruption to the water supply infrastructure caused by the offensive launched by Vladimir Putin in 2022, has left residents scrambling to find clean water.
The water shortage has been exacerbated by a drought in the region, a consequence of the ongoing war. Residents are now transporting water themselves and using pump and filter systems to make the water they have drinkable. Some districts in Donetsk have been without water for up to three months.
Historically, Donetsk received its water through the Donbass canal, but it is now cut off due to the conflict. The new pipeline from Russia, launched in 2023, has not solved the water problem in Donetsk. In fact, the Russian authorities' response to the crisis has been to continue the war and attempt to seize more northerly areas where water is still available.
The water shortage is causing significant hardship for the city's residents. Some express their exhaustion and despair, while others appeal to Vladimir Putin for help, even going so far as to make heartfelt videos pleading for aid for the children of Donbass.
One resident, who identifies as pro-Russian, expressed her disillusionment, stating, "We've waited so long for Russia to take us under its wing. Our generation won't see the end of this, because it's a very long process. The children are growing up, hopefully, they'll one day have a normal life. Too bad for us."
In an attempt to address the water shortages in the Russian-controlled region, the head of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DNR), Denis Pushilin, announced in 2023 the construction of a new water pipeline near mine number 17-17bis in the Kirovskiy district of Donetsk. The project includes measures to reduce water losses and modernize pumping stations to increase water supply capacity.
However, the dirty water that some residents receive has led to complaints. One resident stated, "Look at the water they give us. There are filters. Look how dirty they get after use."
As the water crisis in Donetsk continues, the city's residents are left to cope with the hardships and uncertainty, hoping for a resolution to this ongoing struggle.
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