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.

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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.

Was the Ukraine dam partially damaged days before it collapsed? Satellite images give detailed insights

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.

Ukraine dam collapse: People forced to spend the night on roofs, trees due to flooding