Supporting the Sanctuary: High-Capacity Wells for Voznesensk
Voznesensk is a city defined by its strategic importance. Located just 30km from the South Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plant, this community of 36,000 successfully halted a major Russian advance in March 2022. Since then, it has transformed into a critical "Frontline City," acting as a primary shelter for thousands of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) fleeing Kherson and Mykolaiv.
The Infrastructure Crisis The city’s dual role as a defensive shield and a refugee hub pushed its infrastructure to the breaking point.
Combat Damage: Constant shelling damaged over 700 buildings and destroyed critical communal water and sewage facilities.
Capacity Overload: The influx of IDPs overwhelmed the remaining water network. The system, already battered by rockets, simply could not support the population surge.
The Engineering Solution To prevent a public health collapse in this vital hub, Bird of Light Ukraine—backed by Diamondback Energy—deployed drilling teams to the settlements of Rakove and Novohryhorivka.
We successfully completed two high-capacity boreholes.
Industrial Flow Rate: These wells function at a combined flow rate of 11 cubic meters per hour. This is not a trickle; it is a substantial municipal supply capable of stabilizing the grid for the broader community.
Restoring Capacity: These new water sources alleviate the pressure on the central network, ensuring that both long-term residents and the IDP families they host have consistent access to safe drinking water.
Partners in Resilience Voznesensk held the line for Ukraine; we are proud to help hold the line for them. This project was executed with the funding of Diamondback Energy and The World Orphan Fund.
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