Disease Outbreaks Threaten Ukraine as Conflict Rages On
- A reservoir in Ukraine emptied after sustaining damage, causing severe flooding and pollution.
- The flooding increases the risks of diseases like cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis A spreading.
- Health officials are monitoring for signs of outbreaks and told people to only drink bottled water.
- Fighting between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists continues, recently killing two civilians.
- Disease, displacement, and conflict are creating humanitarian challenges in Ukraine that require international aid.