Here’s What to Know About the Ukraine Dam Explosion: Q&A
- Flooding makes any assault across Dnipro River unlikely
- Nuclear plant cooled by reservoir switched off but at risk
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The destruction of a dam in southern Ukraine is a major escalation in Russia’s 15-month-old invasion.
The blast early Tuesday has triggered a man-made catastrophe that will complicate Kyiv’s plans for its counter-offensive against Russian forces and preoccupy officials as they scramble to confront a humanitarian disaster.