The city of Olechky lies on the left bank of the Dnieper River, about ten kilometers east of Kherson, a city further west in southern Ukraine. Before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Olechky had a population of around 25,000 people. Since the invasion, the city has been occupied by Russian forces, and today it is on the brink of collapse. Only about 2,000 residents remain, many of them unable to access basic necessities like gas, electricity, drinking water, or food. The situation has grown increasingly dire over the past year. Conditions in Olechky began to worsen significantly in November 2022, when Russian forces withdrew from the right bank of the Dnieper, including the city of Kherson. This withdrawal left Olechky more isolated and vulnerable. The situation deteriorated further in June 2023 when heavy flooding struck the region. The flooding was caused by the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam by Russian forces, which led to catastrophic water levels rising in the Dnieper. At that time, Olechky was submerged under water, and residents were unable to evacuate because Russian troops blocked all exits and prevented aid workers from reaching the city. In addition to the flooding, Russian forces also destroyed the Antonivka highway bridge, which connects Olechky to the right bank of the Dnieper. This act cut off the city from all direct road access to the other side of the river, making it even more isolated. Since the occupation began, the humanitarian conditions in Olechky have continued to decline, with no signs of improvement in the availability of essential supplies or the safety of the remaining residents. The city now stands as a stark example of the ongoing challenges faced by those living in occupied areas of Ukraine.