Russian occupation forces destroyed the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant dam and turbine hall, which is beyond repair.
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On the morning of 6 June, Ukraine's Operational Command Pivden (South) reported that Russian occupation forces had blown up the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP). The dam and the power plant's turbine hall were completely destroyed.
The Kakhovka dam collapsed on June 6, resulting in the flooding of nearly 80 settlements in southern Ukraine.
The station cannot be restored.
Russian forces destroyed the Kakhova HES dam on the night of June 6, 2023, and blamed Ukraine.
On 6 June 2023, Russian troops blew up the Kakhovka HPP, leading to evacuations and environmental damage.
Ukrainian intelligence attributes the explosion solely to Russia due to technical capability requirements.
US media and NYT reports indicate US intelligence confirms Russian involvement and experts conclude the station was blown from the inside.
The Kremlin denies involvement and blames Ukraine for the explosion.
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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:21:08.796Z
Source story: 7405870