Evidence Shows Russia Destroyed Dam in Occupied Ukraine, Killing 16
- At least 16 people are dead and 31 are missing after the Nova Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine collapsed on June 6, causing flooding and destruction.
- Experts suggest the collapse was caused by a controlled explosion from within the structure, likely by Russian forces in control of the area.
- Seismic sensors and US intelligence satellite data support the theory of an explosion.
- Russia accuses Ukraine of sabotaging the dam to distract from counteroffensive, while Ukraine accuses Russia of blowing up the dam and unleashing floods.
- A team of international legal experts said it was "highly likely" the collapse was caused by explosives planted by Russians.