Ukrainian forces encountered a city without heat, water, electricity or cellphone service, with Russian artillery digging in just miles away.
Tag: Levees and Dams
Why Kherson, Bracing for Battle, Matters So Much to Russia and Ukraine
Both sides have given great weight to what happens in Kherson, a city of symbolic and strategic value, where conditions are increasingly dire for the thousands of people who remain.
Reports of Looting in Kherson as Ukrainians Battle to Retake the City
As Russia pressures local residents to leave, a hydroelectric dam outside the city may prove to be a major point of contention.
Zelensky Warns Russia Plans to Blow Up a Major Dam in a ‘False Flag’ Attack
The Ukrainian president called for an international observation mission at the dam’s hydroelectric plant to prevent a potential catastrophe.
Zelensky Warns Russia Plans to Blow Up a Major Dam in a ‘False Flag’ Attack
The Ukrainian president called for an international observation mission at the dam’s hydroelectric plant to prevent a potential catastrophe.
Zelensky Warns Russia Plans to Blow Up a Major Dam in a ‘False Flag’ Attack
The Ukrainian president called for an international observation mission at the dam’s hydroelectric plant to prevent a potential catastrophe.
Ukraine Rations Power Despite Battle Gains in Kherson
Russia may be preparing to retreat from the southern city of Kherson, Western analysts say, but Ukraine’s president warned of possible destruction of a dam upstream.
Nigeria Floods Kill Hundreds and Displace Over a Million
The country is experiencing its worst floods in years, largely because of heavy rains caused by climate change.
Three Ways to Build Back Smarter After Hurricane Ian
Big storms are becoming more common. That makes it crucial to take climate change into account when rebuilding.
How A South African Town Became Buried in Sludge After A Diamond Mine Collapse
Waste from a diamond mine in South Africa grew ever higher as the ownership changed from De Beers to a billionaire to a Dubai-based retailer. The mining town paid the price.