Steve HermanJun 6, 2023
#Ukraine accuses #Russia of blowing up a hydroelectric dam on the Dnipro River. https://kyivindependent.com/southern-operational-command-reports/
Ukrainian military: Russian forces blow up Kakhovka dam

Ukraine's Southern Operational Command reported early on June 6 that Russian forces blew up the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant. "The scale of the destruction, the speed and volumes of water, and the likely areas of inundation are being clarified," the military said on their official Facebook page.

The Kyiv Independent
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The Nova Kakhovka dam has been severely damaged “leading to a significant reduction in the level of the reservoir used to supply cooling water” to the Zaporizhzhia #NuclearPowerPlant, according to the IAEA director general. https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/pressreleases/iaea-director-general-statement-to-the-iaea-board-of-governors
IAEA Director General Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors | IAEA

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A comment from the ICRC Eurasia regional director, Ariane Baurer, on the danger to civilians from the damage to the Nova Kakhovka dam. #UkraineRussiaWar
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“Russian forces blew up the Kahovka Dam in the occupied territory in the south of Ukraine. This massive concrete structure held 18.3km³ of water. The civilian population and the environment downstream of the Dnipro River are already suffering tremendous damage as a result of floods,” #Ukraine Foreign Minister Kuleba tells VOA Ukrainian.
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#UN Security Council presidency has received requests from #Ukraine (supported by the US) and #Russia to discuss the situation at the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant and there's a briefing now scheduled for 16:00 EDT (20:00 UTC).
Jun 6, 2023 at 4:14pmWeb
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The water level in the reservoir supplying #ZNPP has been falling throughout the day, but the facility has back-up options available and there is no short-term risk to nuclear safety and security, according to IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi. https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/pressreleases/update-161-iaea-director-general-statement-on-situation-in-ukraine
Update 161 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine | IAEA