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<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (June 10) criticised parts of the world for being indifferent towards the Kakhovka dam disaster last week. In his evening address, President Zelensky said “Now, unfortunately, we see that at some levels, the world is simply shamefully indifferent to the ecocide and human tragedy caused by the Russian terrorist attack on the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station,” the news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“When international organisations that are supposed to protect life on a global scale fail to form and send a rescue mission to the occupied territory even in a week, when some global actors do not dare to come out with clear and strong statements condemning this latest Russian war crime, terrorists are simply fuelled by this weakness of the world, this indifference - it encourages them," Zelensky added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Ukrainian president also said that over 3,000 people had been evacuated from Kherson and Mykolaiv regions.</p>

<h2><strong>Russian shelling continues at evacuation points: Zelensky</strong></h2>

<p>During his address, Zelensky pointed out that Russian shelling continued even at evacuation points, adding Moscow was not providing any real help to people in the flooded areas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"International organisations must work where we have not yet de-occupied our territories. Every life is important — the entire Kherson region, the entire south, every city and village. We will do everything possible and impossible to get help to all our people,” he further said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The destruction of the Kakhovka dam is one of the latest flashpoints between Ukraine and Russia in the ongoing war. Both countries have blamed each other for the disaster.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The flood triggered by the damage has forced thousands of civilians to flee and has also sparked fears of an environmental and humanitarian disaster. At least five people have died due to floods.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Russia behind dam breach: EU foreign policy chief&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>On Friday, the European Union's (EU) Foreign Policy chief Josep Borrel said everything indicated that Russia was behind the Kakhovka dam destruction. Speaking to Spanish public television, Borrell said, "The dam was not bombed. It was destroyed by explosives installed in the areas where the turbines are located. This area is under Russian control," the news agency AFP reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I wasn't there to find out who did it. But everything seems to indicate that if it took place in an area under Russian control, it is difficult to believe it could have been someone else," he added.</p>

<p>The EU foreign policy chief also pointed out the dam's destruction would cause an ecological disaster.</p>

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (June 10) criticised parts of the world for being indifferent towards the Kakhovka dam disaster last week. In his evening address, President Zelensky said “Now, unfortunately, we see that at some levels, the world is simply shamefully indifferent to the ecocide and human tragedy caused by the Russian terrorist attack on the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station,” the news agency Reuters reported.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (June 10) criticised parts of the world for being indifferent towards the Kakhovka dam disaster last week. In his evening address, President Zelensky said “Now, unfortunately, we see that at some levels, the world is simply shamefully indifferent to the ecocide and human tragedy caused by the Russian terrorist attack on the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station,” the news agency Reuters reported. “When international organisations that are supposed to protect life on a global scale fail to form and send a rescue mission to the occupied territory even in a week, when some global actors do not dare to come out with clear and strong statements condemning this latest Russian war crime, terrorists are simply fuelled by this weakness of the world, this indifference - it encourages them," Zelensky added. The Ukrainian president also said that over 3,000 people had been evacuated from Kherson and Mykolaiv regions. Russian shelling continues at evacuation points: Zelensky During his address, Zelensky pointed out that Russian shelling continued even at evacuation points, adding Moscow was not providing any real help to people in the flooded areas. "International organisations must work where we have not yet de-occupied our territories. Every life is important — the entire Kherson region, the entire south, every city and village. We will do everything possible and impossible to get help to all our people,” he further said. The destruction of the Kakhovka dam is one of the latest flashpoints between Ukraine and Russia in the ongoing war. Both countries have blamed each other for the disaster. The flood triggered by the damage has forced thousands of civilians to flee and has also sparked fears of an environmental and humanitarian disaster. At least five people have died due to floods. Russia behind dam breach: EU foreign policy chief On Friday, the European Union's (EU) Foreign Policy chief Josep Borrel said everything indicated that Russia was behind the Kakhovka dam destruction. Speaking to Spanish public television, Borrell said, "The dam was not bombed. It was destroyed by explosives installed in the areas where the turbines are located. This area is under Russian control," the news agency AFP reported. "I wasn't there to find out who did it. But everything seems to indicate that if it took place in an area under Russian control, it is difficult to believe it could have been someone else," he added. The EU foreign policy chief also pointed out the dam's destruction would cause an ecological disaster. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ukraine dam collapse: Zelensky says world ‘shamefully indifferent’ to disaster

<p>Ukraine is grappling with a devastating flood crisis as the destruction of the Kakhovka dam has caused severe flooding in southern areas. According to Ukrainian officials, at least five people have lost their lives as a result of the flooding, even as urgent evacuation efforts are underway. On the other hand, Russia has reported the death of at least eight people in territories held by its forces.</p>

<h2><strong>Five people killed in Ukraine-held territory</strong></h2>

<p>Interior Minister of Ukraine Ihor Klymenko communicated through Telegram that four individuals had perished and 13 were reported missing in the Kherson region. Additionally, one fatality was recorded in the Mykolayiv region. In Russian-held territory, an official appointed by Russia reported eight deaths and over 5,800 people evacuated from their homes.</p>

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<p>President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasised that the authorities were working tirelessly to rescue individuals affected by the floods. He stated, "The evacuation continues. Wherever we can get people out of the flood zone, we are doing it." Zelensky shared images online, showing the flooded areas where emergency services personnel were using boats to save both people and animals.</p>

<h2><strong>‘No access to drinking water’</strong></h2>

<p>Zelensky also expressed his determination to investigate the extent of the damage “caused by Russia”. He stated, "We are finding out more details about the damage Russia caused by this disaster."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Ukrainian president highlighted that access to drinking water has been significantly impaired for hundreds of thousands of people in the affected areas, while saying, “In more than 40 settlements, life is broken."</p>

<h2><strong>Kyiv says it has proof Russia sabotaged the&nbsp;Kakhovka dam</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has released an intercepted telephone call that allegedly implicates a Russian sabotage group in the destruction of the Kakhovka dam. The SBU posted a brief audio clip on its Telegram channel, which featured a conversation between two individuals discussing the dam incident.</p>

<p>In the recording, one of the men, identified by the SBU as a Russian soldier, stated, "They [the Ukrainians] didn't strike it. That was our sabotage group. They wanted to, like, scare [people] with that dam. It didn't go according to plan, and [they did] more than what they planned for."</p>

<p>The SBU did not provide additional information regarding the conversation or its context. The released audio clip, however, is being presented as evidence supporting Ukraine's claim of Russian involvement in the dam's destruction.</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine launches attack on Russia near Zaporizhzhia</strong></h2>

<p>In a related development, Ukrainian military forces have reportedly launched attacks on occupying Russian forces in the southern Zaporizhzhia region. According to Russian officials and military bloggers, Ukrainian troops, supported by tanks, artillery, and drones, have been attempting to advance south of Orikhiv for the second consecutive night. A senior Ukrainian defence official described the enemy's position as "active defence."</p>

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<p>Military experts have opined that Ukraine's long-awaited counter-offensive will focus on Zaporizhzhia. Their analysis suggests that Kyiv aims to regain access to the Sea of Azov, thereby dividing the occupying Russian forces in the region into two separate groups. This strategic move would not only weaken Russia's combat capability but also eliminate a land bridge to Crimea, which was forcefully annexed by Russia in 2014.</p>

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Ukraine is grappling with a devastating flood crisis as the destruction of the Kakhovka dam has caused severe flooding in southern areas. According to Ukrainian officials, at least five people have lost their lives as a result of the flooding, even as urgent evacuation efforts are underway.

Ukraine is grappling with a devastating flood crisis as the destruction of the Kakhovka dam has caused severe flooding in southern areas. According to Ukrainian officials, at least five people have lost their lives as a result of the flooding, even as urgent evacuation efforts are underway. On the other hand, Russia has reported the death of at least eight people in territories held by its forces. Five people killed in Ukraine-held territory Interior Minister of Ukraine Ihor Klymenko communicated through Telegram that four individuals had perished and 13 were reported missing in the Kherson region. Additionally, one fatality was recorded in the Mykolayiv region. In Russian-held territory, an official appointed by Russia reported eight deaths and over 5,800 people evacuated from their homes. Watch: Ukraine damn breach: Dam collapse is an ecological catastrophe × President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasised that the authorities were working tirelessly to rescue individuals affected by the floods. He stated, "The evacuation continues. Wherever we can get people out of the flood zone, we are doing it." Zelensky shared images online, showing the flooded areas where emergency services personnel were using boats to save both people and animals. ‘No access to drinking water’ Zelensky also expressed his determination to investigate the extent of the damage “caused by Russia”. He stated, "We are finding out more details about the damage Russia caused by this disaster." The Ukrainian president highlighted that access to drinking water has been significantly impaired for hundreds of thousands of people in the affected areas, while saying, “In more than 40 settlements, life is broken." Kyiv says it has proof Russia sabotaged the Kakhovka dam Meanwhile, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has released an intercepted telephone call that allegedly implicates a Russian sabotage group in the destruction of the Kakhovka dam. The SBU posted a brief audio clip on its Telegram channel, which featured a conversation between two individuals discussing the dam incident. In the recording, one of the men, identified by the SBU as a Russian soldier, stated, "They [the Ukrainians] didn't strike it. That was our sabotage group. They wanted to, like, scare [people] with that dam. It didn't go according to plan, and [they did] more than what they planned for." The SBU did not provide additional information regarding the conversation or its context. The released audio clip, however, is being presented as evidence supporting Ukraine's claim of Russian involvement in the dam's destruction. Ukraine launches attack on Russia near Zaporizhzhia In a related development, Ukrainian military forces have reportedly launched attacks on occupying Russian forces in the southern Zaporizhzhia region. According to Russian officials and military bloggers, Ukrainian troops, supported by tanks, artillery, and drones, have been attempting to advance south of Orikhiv for the second consecutive night. A senior Ukrainian defence official described the enemy's position as "active defence." Also read: Ukraine dam collapse: People forced to spend the night on roofs, trees due to flooding Military experts have opined that Ukraine's long-awaited counter-offensive will focus on Zaporizhzhia. Their analysis suggests that Kyiv aims to regain access to the Sea of Azov, thereby dividing the occupying Russian forces in the region into two separate groups. This strategic move would not only weaken Russia's combat capability but also eliminate a land bridge to Crimea, which was forcefully annexed by Russia in 2014. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>Days before the Kakhovka dam in Russian-controlled southern Ukraine was struck down, it had suffered partial structural damage, satellite images of the facility taken before and after the incident shows.</p>

<p>Photos taken last week showed that a section of a bridge on the dam was already in poor shape at least four days before the dam blew up on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The BBC published two photos of the bridge’s deteriorating condition between June 2 and June 6, sourced&nbsp;from Planet Labs— an American public Earth imaging company based in San Francisco.</p>

<p>In the June 2 photo, a road across the dam appears to be damaged, but it didn’t seem to affect the flow of the water until June 6 when the dam’s wall was breached. It is currently unclear whether the damage to the road is linked to the June 6 breach.</p>

<p>CNN also presented a similar analysis on Tuesday but did not include the images.</p>

<p>Both news outlets could not conclusively point out how the wall was breached or if the damage to the roadway was responsible for it. It was also not clear if the damage was intentionally caused, or if it was the casualty of military actions from either Ukraine or Russia.</p>

<p>The dam, one of the continent's largest artificial reservoirs which lies along the Dnipro River, collapsed on Tuesday, flooding a swathe of the war’s frontline.</p>

<h2><strong>Dam breach causes flooding&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Up to 100 settlements have been threatened by flooding and thousands of people have been evacuated from the local area.</p>

<p>Both Ukraine and Russia traded blame, while the Western countries called for investigations while offering support to Ukraine.</p>
<img alt="Ukraine dam" data-caption="This combination of handout satellite images courtesy of Maxar technologies shows Nova Kakhovka (top) along the Dnipro river in Kherson on May 15, 2023, and the same town with the shipping dock washed away on June 6, 2023 after it was flooded following an attack on a major Russian-held dam in southern Ukraine" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="dc3412f2-87dc-4cf5-b212-bbcf21b82b92" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Ukraine%201.jpg" />
<p>The satellite images taken by Maxar Technologies showed havoc created by the floods in towns and villages along the Dnipro River. According to reports, around 17,000 people have been evacuated from settlements that lay downstream of the dam.</p>

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<p>The images showed houses and buildings submerged in water, with many having only their roofs showing, and water taking over parks, land and infrastructure.</p>

<p>The dam is the main source of water supply to Ukraine’s agriculture fields, the Russian-occupied Crimean peninsula and is also used for cooling the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.</p>

<p>Its destruction has created a new humanitarian crisis just as Ukraine is starting to unleash a long-awaited counteroffensive to drive Russian troops from its territory.</p>

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Days before the Kakhovka dam in Russian-controlled southern Ukraine was struck down, it had suffered partial structural damage, satellite images of the facility taken before and after the incident shows.

Days before the Kakhovka dam in Russian-controlled southern Ukraine was struck down, it had suffered partial structural damage, satellite images of the facility taken before and after the incident shows. Photos taken last week showed that a section of a bridge on the dam was already in poor shape at least four days before the dam blew up on Tuesday. The BBC published two photos of the bridge’s deteriorating condition between June 2 and June 6, sourced from Planet Labs— an American public Earth imaging company based in San Francisco. In the June 2 photo, a road across the dam appears to be damaged, but it didn’t seem to affect the flow of the water until June 6 when the dam’s wall was breached. It is currently unclear whether the damage to the road is linked to the June 6 breach. CNN also presented a similar analysis on Tuesday but did not include the images. Both news outlets could not conclusively point out how the wall was breached or if the damage to the roadway was responsible for it. It was also not clear if the damage was intentionally caused, or if it was the casualty of military actions from either Ukraine or Russia. The dam, one of the continent's largest artificial reservoirs which lies along the Dnipro River, collapsed on Tuesday, flooding a swathe of the war’s frontline. Dam breach causes flooding Up to 100 settlements have been threatened by flooding and thousands of people have been evacuated from the local area. Both Ukraine and Russia traded blame, while the Western countries called for investigations while offering support to Ukraine. The satellite images taken by Maxar Technologies showed havoc created by the floods in towns and villages along the Dnipro River. According to reports, around 17,000 people have been evacuated from settlements that lay downstream of the dam. Watch this report: × Also read | Nova Kakhovka dam breach could be worst ecological disaster since Chornobyl: Ukraine minister The images showed houses and buildings submerged in water, with many having only their roofs showing, and water taking over parks, land and infrastructure. The dam is the main source of water supply to Ukraine’s agriculture fields, the Russian-occupied Crimean peninsula and is also used for cooling the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Its destruction has created a new humanitarian crisis just as Ukraine is starting to unleash a long-awaited counteroffensive to drive Russian troops from its territory. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine caused people awaiting rescue in affected areas to spend Tuesday night (June 6) on roofs or trees due to flooding. The critical dam along the Dnipro River in the parts of Ukraine's Kherson region now held by Russia, collapsed on Tuesday, flooding a swathe of the war zone along the frontline. It is not yet clear who was responsible.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Satellite images taken by Maxar Technologies showed houses and buildings submerged, with many showing only their roofs, and water taking over parks, land and infrastructure. And many such people slept on roofs and sat on trees, waiting to be rescued, the news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A roof of a house could be seen whisking in the torrent of the Dnipro River.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>Here's a look at the video:</strong></h3>

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<h2><strong>42,000 people at direct risk from flooding: Ukraine</strong></h2>

<p>The Ukrainian government estimated that around 42,000 people are at direct risk from flooding which is expected to peak on Wednesday, and hundreds and thousands would be left without access to drinking water.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, the agriculture ministry said the disaster would cut off the water supply to 31 irrigation systems in the Ukrainian regions of Dnipro. The dam's destruction has left 94% of irrigation systems in Kherson, 74% of those in Zaporizhzhia, and 30% in Dnipro regions without water, the ministry added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Residents in affected areas have started fleeing, carrying children on their shoulders, dogs in their arms, and belongings in plastic bags while rescuers used rubber boats to search areas where the waters reached above head height.</p>

<h2><strong>Russia imposes state of emergency in controlled parts of Kherson</strong></h2>

<p>Russia imposed a state of emergency in the parts of Kherson province it controls, where many towns and villages lie in the lowlands below the dam. Speaking to Reuters, some residents said that Russian troops patrolling the streets in waders were threatening civilians who approached.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, the Kremlin accused Ukraine of sabotaging the Nova Kakhovka dam to distract attention from a new counter-offensive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, meanwhile, said, "the whole world will know about this Russian war crime," and called the dam's collapse "an environmental bomb of mass destruction".</p>

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The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine caused people awaiting rescue in affected areas to spend Tuesday night (June 6) on roofs or trees due to flooding.

The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine caused people awaiting rescue in affected areas to spend Tuesday night (June 6) on roofs or trees due to flooding. The critical dam along the Dnipro River in the parts of Ukraine's Kherson region now held by Russia, collapsed on Tuesday, flooding a swathe of the war zone along the frontline. It is not yet clear who was responsible. Satellite images taken by Maxar Technologies showed houses and buildings submerged, with many showing only their roofs, and water taking over parks, land and infrastructure. And many such people slept on roofs and sat on trees, waiting to be rescued, the news agency Reuters reported. Also read | Nova Kakhovka dam breach could be worst ecological disaster since Chornobyl: Ukraine minister A roof of a house could be seen whisking in the torrent of the Dnipro River. Here's a look at the video: Video captured the moment when the roof of a building was washed down Ukraine's Dnipro River as widespread flooding broke out after the breach of the Nova Kakhovka dam pic.twitter.com/M0x6jsUHKg — Reuters (@Reuters) June 7, 2023 × 42,000 people at direct risk from flooding: Ukraine The Ukrainian government estimated that around 42,000 people are at direct risk from flooding which is expected to peak on Wednesday, and hundreds and thousands would be left without access to drinking water. In a statement, the agriculture ministry said the disaster would cut off the water supply to 31 irrigation systems in the Ukrainian regions of Dnipro. The dam's destruction has left 94% of irrigation systems in Kherson, 74% of those in Zaporizhzhia, and 30% in Dnipro regions without water, the ministry added. Residents in affected areas have started fleeing, carrying children on their shoulders, dogs in their arms, and belongings in plastic bags while rescuers used rubber boats to search areas where the waters reached above head height. Russia imposes state of emergency in controlled parts of Kherson Russia imposed a state of emergency in the parts of Kherson province it controls, where many towns and villages lie in the lowlands below the dam. Speaking to Reuters, some residents said that Russian troops patrolling the streets in waders were threatening civilians who approached. On Tuesday, the Kremlin accused Ukraine of sabotaging the Nova Kakhovka dam to distract attention from a new counter-offensive. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, meanwhile, said, "the whole world will know about this Russian war crime," and called the dam's collapse "an environmental bomb of mass destruction". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.