Ukraine war: Russia apparently blew up Kakhova dam

2023-06-06T04:38:17.433Z

Highlights: The extent of the destruction, the speed and amount of water, as well as the likely floodplains, are currently being clarified, according to the South Command. Footage showing flooded areas is already circulating on social networks. The dam is in the Russian-controlled part of Ukraine's Kherson region, where the conflict with Russia is raging. The South Command says it is still trying to determine the extent of destruction. The extent of damage to the dam is not yet known, but it is believed to have been caused by Russian forces.

Russian forces are said to have destroyed the Kakhova Dam in the Russian-controlled part of Kherson. The extent of the destruction is still unclear, according to the Ukrainian side.