A disaster unfolds in slow motion after an explosion destroyed the dam at the Kakhovka Reservoir, emptying its waters and threatening livelihoods and crucial industries.
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Ukraine Flood Deepens Misery in War Zone
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Internal Blast Probably Breached Ukraine Dam, Experts Say (Cautiously)
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Destroyed Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine Floods War Zone and Forces Evacuations
Experts suspect an explosion collapsed the dam on the Dnipro River. Kyiv and Moscow blamed each other, and residents downstream were forced to evacuate to escape the cascading waves.
Your Wednesday Briefing: A Dam Destroyed in Ukraine
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