To many, the destruction of a dam on the Dnipro River in Ukraine brought devastation. To some stranded in Russian-occupied territory, it brought freedom.
Tag: Levees and Dams
Ukraine Claims More Small Advances in Counteroffensive
Military analysts said it would take weeks or months to gauge the success of the attacks Ukraine mounted last week across a broad stretch of the front lines.
Last Reactor at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Shuts Down After Dam Collapse
The lone reactor that was still operating at Europe’s largest nuclear plant was shut down because of the threat to its water supply. The reactor had been helping supply energy to the plant itself.
Ukraine Dam Destruction Threatens Those Upstream, Too
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.
Battles Rage as Ukraine Tries to Retake Russian-Occupied Territory
Military analysts and U.S. officials said it was too soon to judge the success of Ukraine’s offensive, which is looking for weaknesses to exploit, in the face of fierce resistance.
Dam’s Destruction Reshapes Ukraine, but Not Arc of the War
The main thrust of the Ukrainian counteroffensive is expected in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions, not along the Dnipro River, where the fighting quickly resumed after the disaster.
Zelensky Visits Kherson, and Russia Shells Flooded City
President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to the city of Kherson, trying to rally rescue crews. Russian forces shelled the city not long after his visit.
After Dam Destruction in Ukraine, Thousands Flee for Water and Shelter
As rescue efforts plucked people from rooftops, and offered fresh water and shelter, Turkey’s president called for an international investigation into what caused a dam to fail.
Ukraine Flood Deepens Misery in War Zone
“We were getting used to the shelling, but I’ve never seen a situation like this,” said one woman rescued in Kherson after a dam upstream was destroyed.
Internal Blast Probably Breached Ukraine Dam, Experts Say (Cautiously)
With Russia and Ukraine blaming each other for the collapse of the Kakhovka dam, experts say that an external attack or even structural failure might explain the disaster, but that it is not likely.