A serious scandal has erupted in the Dnipropetrovsk region regarding the supply of drinking water to the population. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy personally commented on the situation in the city of Marganets, where residents were left without this vital resource for several days due to a water main failure. The head of state called the situation 'shameful' and announced the immediate dismissal of the responsible official.

'Shameful Situation': President's Sharp Reaction

As reported by RBC-Ukraine citing a statement by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president did not remain on the sidelines of the problem that arose in the Dnipropetrovsk region. In his address, he emphasized that the response of regional authorities and departments responsible for water supply was 'very slow'. Zelenskyy stated that the Prime Minister has already made the necessary decisions to eliminate the consequences of the accident in Marganets and other cities in the region.

'The responsible person will be fired,' the president declared, highlighting personal responsibility for the failure in the life-support system. The head of state also urged regional and local authorities 'not to sleep' and to respond to citizens' needs much faster, reminding them that 'wartime is 24/7 work mode'.

Missed Deadlines and the Government's Position

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky also commented on the incident, confirming that the accident was caused not only by technical failure but also by the incompetence of officials. He noted that the response of the responsible structures was incomplete and untimely. Koretsky announced 'strict conclusions in the near future' and stated that he expects a full resolution to the issue of supplying residents with drinking water on the day of his statement.

Context: Shelling and Critical Infrastructure

The water problem in Marganets arose against the backdrop of ongoing military actions in the region. A Russian shelling incident on August 5, 2026, led to massive destruction of infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk region. As a result of the attack, 126,000 households in the cities of Nikopol, Marganets, Pokrov, and neighboring villages were left without power. Damage to the energy networks exacerbated the water supply situation, as pumping stations and filtration systems could not operate without electricity.

Contradictory Data

While the president and prime minister insist that the problem is being solved and the guilty are being punished, local residents and independent observers note that the situation remains tense. According to local communities, even after statements about the 'solution to the problem,' water is supplied with interruptions, and water quality raises concerns. Furthermore, there are discrepancies regarding who exactly will be fired: authorities refer to a 'responsible person' but do not name names, raising questions about the transparency of the process.