Ukraine says destruction of Kakhovka dam and flooding will not derail its counter-offensive


Kyiv has vowed that the destruction of the huge Nova Kakhovka dam and flooding of frontline areas in southeastern Ukraine will not derail its planned counter-offensive as it accused Russia’s occupation force of destroying the facility on the Dnipro river in a “panic”.

The Kremlin denied responsibility for the breach early on Tuesday morning, and accused Ukraine of sabotaging the dam.

Ukrainian officials warned that environmental damage from the disaster could last for years or decades, and that threats to human and animal life ranged from chemicals washed into the river to landmines dislodged by the flood.

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Source: The Irish Times