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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.
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