Kakhovka: Inside Russia's Massive Ecocide in the War Against Ukraine

The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam was not an accident but a deliberate strike on critical infrastructure in Ukraine. The explosion on June 6, 2023, led to widespread flooding of settlements and caused massive damage to Ukraine's ecosystem and economy, with direct losses estimated at around $2.8 billion. This tragedy highlighted that infrastructure itself is a target in the Russian military conflict.