"The Donbas war began in Sloviansk with the pro-Russian separatists causing the first armed uprising in April 2014, leading to severe water supply issues in the region."
"The Siverskyi Donets water canal, vital for water supply since 1958, has faced disruptions since the beginning of the war, impacting millions in Donetsk."
"In 2022, accusations surfaced that Ukraine sabotaged key pumping stations, further exacerbating the water supply crisis for residents of Donetsk."
"Currently, Donetsk experiences a water supply deficit, with citizens receiving water only a few hours every three days amid ongoing military conflict."
The Donbas war began in Sloviansk in April 2014 with an uprising by pro-Russian separatists. The Ukrainian army regained control of the city and the vital Siverskyi Donets water canal, which has supplied the region since 1958. However, since 2022, the canal has ceased functioning, leading to a humanitarian crisis in the illegally annexed city of Donetsk. The city now suffers from severe water shortages, receiving limited supply every few days. The Ukrainian government is accused of sabotaging infrastructure contributing to this crisis.
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