The dramatic rupture of the dam that upheld Ukraine's largest reservoir released a torrent of water, raising fears of widespread damage and flooding in areas where tens of thousands of people live. Here's a look at what happened.
Together with the power station, the Soviet-era dam helps provide electricity, irrigation and drinking water to a wide swath of southern Ukraine, including the illegally annexed Crimean Peninsula.
Russia has controlled the dam since the early days of the war. Last fall, the troops occupying it detonated explosives that damaged three sluice gates, which help regulate water levels when operated properly. Signs of damage to the gates were evident in late May. Earlier this year, water levels in the reservoir were so low that many across Ukraine and beyond feared a meltdown at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Since mid-February, the water levelOn Tuesday, Ukrainian authorities accused Russian forces of destroying the dam. Russia says military strikes in the contested area damaged the facility.
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