Both Russia and Ukraine have responded, "Putin has listened to the report," and the hydroelectric dam was bombed by the Ukrainian side | Time | Russia and Ukraine
According to TASS, the dam of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station in Kherson exploded and collapsed on June 6th local time, and some areas are currently suffering from floods. Both Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of carrying out acts of damaging dams.
It is understood that the Kakhovka hydropower station is located in the lower reaches of the Dnieper River in the Kherson region. It was built in the 1950s and provides water sources for the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and the Crimean Peninsula. Currently, it is under Russian control.
According to Reuters Moscow on June 6th, the Kremlin stated on June 6th that Kiev deliberately damaged the Kakhovka Dam in order to divert attention from the outside world's unsuccessful counterattack.
Kremlin spokesperson Peskov said, "We can say without hesitation that we are discussing deliberate sabotage by the Ukrainian side."
Video screenshot of the Kakhovka Dam breaking after being attacked
Peskov said, "It is obvious that the large-scale counterattack launched by the Ukrainian army two days ago did not achieve the expected goals, and their attack was difficult to carry out."
The report also stated that regarding Kiev's accusation of Russia destroying the dam, Peskov said, "We strongly oppose this statement."
He also stated that this destructive operation will seriously affect the lives of tens of thousands of people in the region.
According to reports, Russian President Putin has heard a report on the situation with the dam.
Zelensky denies that the Ukrainian side bombed the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam
On June 6th local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky denied Russia's accusation of the Ukrainian side bombing the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam.
Zelensky stated that for over a year, Russia has been controlling the dam and the entire Kakhovka hydroelectric power station. It is physically unrealistic to bomb it in some way from the outside or through shelling. Zelensky claimed that the dam was blasted, entirely by explosives placed by the Russian side and subjected to blasting.
【 News Link 】 An explosion has occurred at the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant dam, and multiple parties have responded!
On June 6th,
Located in the Kherson region,
Currently controlled by the Russian side
The dam of the Kakhovka hydropower station exploded,
Causing the river to pour out.
Both Russia and Ukraine are concerned about the residents of the disaster stricken areas
Evacuation has been carried out.
Damaged dam leads to floods, Russia and Ukraine evacuate residents in affected areas
After the hydroelectric dam was attacked, the water level in the city of Novokhovka, located on the left bank of the Dnieper River and controlled by Russia, continued to rise and a state of emergency has been declared.
On June 6th, TASS reported, citing Leontiev, the head of New Kakhovka City, that three densely populated residential areas in the city have been completely submerged, with approximately 900 residents evacuated. According to the Associated Press, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations has dispatched staff to the Kherson region to provide assistance to local residents.
According to the Ukrainian State Emergency Management Agency, according to preliminary statistics, 13 residential areas and over 260 houses on the right bank of the Dnieper River have been affected by rising water levels, and 1300 people have been evacuated from the affected areas.
The damage to hydroelectric power plants intensifies, and organic oil leaks into the Dnieper River
Leontiev, the head of the new Kakhovka city, said that the turbine hall of the Kakhovka hydropower station has been submerged and damaged, and according to the Ukrainian President's website, at least 150 tons of oil have leaked into the Dnieper River, with over 300 tons at risk of further leakage.
The supply of drinking water in the Crimean region is not affected
The Kakhovka hydroelectric power station supplies water to the Crimean region. On June 6th, the Crimean Chief Executive Akshonov said that the floods caused by the explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station dam will not directly affect Crimea, but may pose a risk of shallowing the North Crimean Canal. He also stated that currently, the storage capacity of multiple reservoirs in the Crimean region has reached 80%, and the supply of drinking water is not a problem.
Grossy: Damaged dam does not pose a direct risk to nuclear power plants
The Kahovka Hydroelectric Power Station also provides cooling water for the cooling system of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station located upstream of the Dnieper River. After the dam of the Kahovka Hydroelectric Power Station was damaged, the water level of the Kahovka Reservoir significantly decreased.
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Grosi, stated on the same day that the damage to the Kakhovka Dam does not pose a direct risk to the safety of the nuclear power plant, and all parties still need to maintain the safety of the backup cooling water source for the nuclear power plant.
Grossy stated that if the water level of the reservoir drops to a certain extent, it will not be able to provide water to the outside. At present, other water consuming equipment unrelated to the cooling water supply of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been shut down. There are also some alternative water sources near the nuclear power plant that can provide cooling water, including a large cooling pool, which is expected to be sufficient to provide cooling water for several months. Grossy called on all parties to maintain the safety of the cooling pool.
Agricultural irrigation in Zaporizhzhia area may be affected
Local officials in Zaporizhzhia said that after the dam was attacked, the water level of the Kakhovka Reservoir dropped by 2.5 meters and is expected to drop by 7 meters. The Zaporizhzhia regional government believes that there is no need to implement a state of emergency at present, but the agricultural irrigation water in the area can be maintained for up to 2 months, and agriculture may suffer some degree of damage.
In addition, the city of Berjansk in the Zaporizhzhia region has experienced a shortage of water supply, and the local government is taking measures to ensure the water supply for residents.
The Russian side claims that the Ukrainian bombing of the dam is intended to redeploy troops
After the attack on the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam, both Russia and Ukraine stated that the attack was carried out by the other party. The Russian side stated that the Ukrainian side bombed the dam with the intention of redeploying troops, while the Ukrainian side called for further sanctions against Russia.
On June 6th, Russian President's press secretary Peskov stated that the explosion of the hydroelectric dam was intentionally damaged by the Ukrainian side, with the intention of diverting attention, as the recent large-scale counterattack launched by the Ukrainian military has not progressed smoothly.
In addition, Peskov pointed out that another goal of damaging dams is to deprive the Crimean region of water resources. Russian Defense Minister Shoigu also stated on the same day that the Ukrainian bombing of the dam was to redeploy troops and divert troops from Kherson's direction to other offensive operations.
Ukraine calls for further sanctions against Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba accused Russia of damaging the Kakhovka Dam on June 6th and called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to discuss the situation.
Kuleba called Russia's dam bombing a "terrorist act" and called on the G7 and EU countries to impose further sanctions on Russia. The Secretary of the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Commission, Danilov, stated that the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant is under Russian control and the explosion was carried out by the Russian military.
Guterres calls for an end to attacks on civilians and civilian facilities
On June 6th local time, UN Secretary General Guterres issued a statement regarding the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam. Guterres stated that this incident is a triple disaster of humanity, economy, and ecology. The destruction of the dam has led to flooding and humanitarian evacuation, environmental damage, and the destruction of grain fields, particularly threatening the safety of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. He reiterated his call that attacks on civilians and civilian facilities must stop and that all parties should stop the Russia-Ukraine conflict in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, international law and relevant resolutions.
