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The dam unleashed a torrent of water toward four villages in the Karabash district of the Chelyabinsk region.
Ukraine to launch "ecocide" case against Russia
Ukrainian investigators are gathering evidence near the destroyed Kakhovka dam as part of an "ecocide" case against Russia it plans to take to ICC.
WATCH: Dam blast adds to misery in Ukraine
The destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam and the emptying of its reservoir on the Dnieper River has added insult to injury in the region that has suffered missile attacks for more than a year.
Thousands of Ukrainians flee rising flood waters after dam destruction
Officials said about 22,000 people live in areas at risk of flooding in Russian-controlled areas on the eastern side of the river, while 16,000 live in the most critical zone in Ukrainian-held territory on the western side.
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Watch: Kakhovka Dam destruction leads to huge floods around Kherson
The Soviet-era dam was blown up early Tuesday morning, unleashing a significant amount of water now flowing free through the dam and the hydroelectric power plant.
Fighting reported at various points along Russia-Ukraine frontline
Russia and Ukraine report widespread fighting along the eastern frontline as Kyiv says its forces are shifting to "offensive" action.
French artist honours victims of Brumadinho disaster in giant artwork
Contemporary French artist Saype created a giant piece of 'land art' on a football field as a tribute to the victims of the 2019 dam failure in Brumadinho, Brazil.
French artist paints giant 'land art' in Brazil'
French artist paints giant 'land art' as tribute to victims of Brazil's dam burst.
Extreme drought in Iraq reveals 3,400-year-old city
Archaeologists rushed to document the site before it was submerged below the water again.
Hope for fish as hundreds of European dams demolished
Environmentalists are celebrating after a record 200 dams were removed from Europe’s rivers in 2021 - but there’s still a lot of work to do.
Ethiopia starts partial power generation from Blue Nile dam
The dam, which Ethiopia says is vital for its development, has been a source of tension with the other riparian states, Sudan and Egypt.
Portugal limits hydroelectric power amid unusual winter drought
At least 45% of Portugal is currently experiencing “severe” or “extreme” drought.
Thai authorities rush to repair flood levees
Thai authorities rush to repair flood levees
India: Glacier breaks leaving several dead and dozens missing
Part of a mountain glacier broke in India's northern Uttarakhand state, sending a massive flood of water and debris slamming into two dams.
Nearly 600 tonnes of rubbish and debris removed from Bulgarian river
A giant mass of rubbish that clogged a dam has finally been cleaned up in Bulgaria. Nearly 600 tonnes of garbage and debris were removed from the Iskar river near the capital Sofia.
100,000 residents evacuated after Uzbek dam burst
Around 100,000 people had to be moved from homes after a dam burst in Uzbekistan close to the border with Kazakhstan