Centralized water supply has been restored in Marganets and the surrounding communities of the Dnipropetrovsk region. After several days without drinking water caused by a serious accident on the main water pipeline, emergency crews have completed restoration work. Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Kurets confirmed that water is already being supplied to the city networks, and the process of filling the systems is ongoing. Water supply has also been fully restored in the Tomakivka community, while in other settlements, water is already reaching pumping stations, from where distribution to homes begins.
Personnel decisions and leadership accountability
The water supply situation in Marganets has led to serious personnel decisions at the state level. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the dismissal of the responsible official whose incomplete and untimely reaction exacerbated the consequences of the accident. Serhiy Kurets emphasized that while accidents happen, the response to them must be as fast as possible. People need to see that problems are being solved promptly, not dragged out due to bureaucracy or inaction by local authorities.
Impact of Russian shelling on infrastructure
The problem of restoring water supply was complicated by Russian shelling that occurred on August 5. The attacks led to the power outage for 126,000 households in the Dnipropetrovsk region, including Marganets, Nikopol, and Pokrov. The lack of electricity hindered the operation of pumping stations and complicated the logistics for repair crews. Prime Minister Kurets reminded that the main threat to frontline regions remains Russian terror against civilian infrastructure. He urged regional and community leaders to ensure backup capacity based on the worst-case scenario, emphasizing that this is their personal responsibility.
Government action plan and support for regions
The Government of Ukraine has declared its readiness to provide all necessary support to regions for infrastructure restoration. Specifically, there are plans to modernize water supply systems and create backup power sources for critical facilities. Kurets noted that heads of regions, cities, and communities must clearly understand the risks and act proactively. In the event of repeated accidents or shelling, authorities must be ready for immediate response to minimize the impact on citizens' lives.
Contradictory data
While official sources report the full restoration of water supply in Marganets and the Tomakivka community, some local residents and independent observers point to the instability of water delivery. In certain areas of the city, water is supplied with interruptions, and pressure in the networks remains low. According to experts, it will take several more days to fully restore the systems, especially given the ongoing shelling and damaged infrastructure. Officials, however, insist that the main problems have been resolved and work is continuing in normal mode.
