Ukraine accused Russian forces of blowing up the Kakhovka dam and hydroelectric power station, while Russian officials blamed Ukrainian military strikes in the contested area.
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) The wall of a major dam in southern Ukraine collapsed today, triggering floods, endangering Europe s largest nuclear power plant and thre
The wall of a major dam in a part of southern Ukraine that Moscow controls collapsed Tuesday, triggering floods and endangering Europe’s largest nuclear power plant.
Ukrainian nuclear operator said that the damage to the dam could have negative consequences for the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which is Europe s biggest, but wrote that for now the situation is controllable .
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The wall of a major dam in southern Ukraine collapsed on Tuesday, triggering floods, endangering Europe s largest nuclear power plant and threatening drinking water supplies as both sides in the war rushed to evacuate residents and blamed each other for the destruction. World News | Collapse of Major Dam in Southern Ukraine Triggers Emergency as Moscow and Kyiv Blame Each Other.