Ukraine Dam Disaster Leaves Thousands Stranded and Without Water

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Source: The Associated Press
Ukraine Dam Disaster Leaves Thousands Stranded and Without Water
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The collapse of the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam in southern Ukraine has caused flooding, leaving thousands without drinking water and stranded on rooftops. The disaster has affected both the Russian and Ukrainian-controlled sides of the river, which forms part of the front line in the 15-month war. The cause of the dam's collapse remains unclear, with both sides blaming each other. The disaster has led to lasting damage to agriculture, provision of drinkable water, and wiped out entire communities.

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