"Devastating Dam Collapse Sparks Blame Game Amid Ukraine-Russia Conflict"

A major dam in southern Ukraine collapsed, flooding villages and endangering crops and drinking water supplies. Both Ukraine and Russia blamed each other for the destruction, with Russian officials claiming Ukrainian bombardment in the contested area and Ukrainian officials accusing Russian forces of blowing up the dam. The collapse of the dam, which both sides long feared, added a stunning new dimension to Russia’s war, now in its 16th month. Thousands of people were evacuated from Ukrainian and Russian-controlled areas, and there were concerns about an environmental disaster and the impact on wheat prices.