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About 600 square kilometres flooded in Ukraine dam disaster

The Ukrainian authorities say 29 settlements, 10 of them in Russian hands, have been flooded in the Kakhovka dam disaster.

08/06/2023

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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.

08/06/2023

Ukraine

Euroviews. In less than a year, Ukraine has made major strides on its EU path

Recent events suggest that Kyiv is serious about its EU aspirations and will continue to do what it takes, especially in the middle of a war, to become fully integrated into the EU, Mark Temnycky writes.

08/06/2023

Ukraine

Russia shells Kherson inundated by dam collapse after Zelenskyy visit

Zelenskyy’s office said Moscow's forces also continued to shell Ukrainian-held areas near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, which is under Russian control. The high water brought new misery and death to a country suffering uncounted casualties after 15 months of war.

08/06/2023

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Watch: Pensioners and pets saved from floods after Kakhovka dam blast

In Ukraine, rescuers have been trying to reach people trapped in their homes by the floods unleashed when the Nova Kakhovka was destroyed. The UN estimates 16,000 homes were flooded and waters in the Dnipro River were 11 metres deep on Tuesday night.

07/06/2023

Ukraine

How are internally displaced Ukrainian children coping?

In the final instalment of this two-part series, Euronews investigates how children in Ukraine have had their lives upended by Russia's invasion. How are NGOs Save the Children and UNICEF tackling challenges posed by internal displacement and disruptions to education?

07/06/2023

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'Evidence' suggests Russia deliberately damaged Kakhovka dam: ISW

According to the Institute for the Study of War, although it cannot be certain, the available evidence, reasoning, and rhetoric suggest that Russian forces deliberately damaged the Kakhovka dam.

07/06/2023

Green News

'Biggest ecocide in Ukraine': Kakhovka collapse threatens rare species

Besides contaminating water supplies and threatening the cooling system at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, the collapse of the Kakhovka Dam will likely destroy hundreds of rare animal and plant species, according to the Ukrainian environment ministry.

07/06/2023

Ukraine

EU warns of 'solidarity fatigue' after accepting Ukrainian refugees

The Russian invasion of Ukraine caused the largest intra-Europe movement since the second world war, sending 16 million refugees across the continent.

07/06/2023

Ukraine

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.

07/06/2023

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Watch: Residents save animals from floods caused by Kakhovka Dam blast

Humanitarian aid is being delivered to the region, including drinking water and food supplies.

06/06/2023

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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.

06/06/2023

Ukraine

'No immediate safety risk' to Zaporizhzhia plant after dam destruction

Low water levels could affect the plant's cooling system but the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says there is a safety pond.

06/06/2023

Ukraine

Watch: Kyiv and Moscow signal start of Ukraine's counter-offensive

The Institute for the Study of War and the UK Ministry of Defence have observed a jump in combat activity along the frontline in Ukraine.

06/06/2023

Ukraine

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.

06/06/2023

Ukraine

Zelenskyy slams 'Russian terrorists' for blowing up Nova Kakhovka dam

Ukraine's Southern Operational Command has reported Tuesday morning that Russian forces have blown up the hydroelectric power station dam, potentially causing destruction around the town of Kherson.

06/06/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Kyiv forces 'increasing offensive operations'

Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar said the military has scored gains, but it's not clear whether these operations are part of a long-awaited major offensive which has been mooted for months.

05/06/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Russia says it stopped 'large scale' Ukrainian offensive

In a statement early Monday morning, the Ministry of Defence in Moscow claimed it had killed 250 Ukrainian soldiers and destroyed tanks - or if this was the long-anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive.

05/06/2023

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The best photos from this week's stories

The best photos from this week's news stories

04/06/2023

Ukraine

Two-year-old girl killed and dozens injured in attack on Dnipro

Two-year-old girl killed and dozens more injured in missile attack on Dnipro. Rescuers were searching through the rubble for survivors after a residential district was hit.

04/06/2023

Ukraine

Blinken: any future peace talks with Russia must be on Ukraine's terms

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has ruled out any immediate ceasefire, saying any future peace talks with Russia must be on Ukraine's terms.

03/06/2023

Ukraine

Pro-Kyiv groups have made no 'serious attempt' to occupy Belgorod: ISW

Geolocated footage shows alleged Freedom of Russia Legion personnel operating just kilometres from the Russian-Ukrainian border on Thursday.

02/06/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine says battle for Bakhmut continues in the outskirts of the city

Bakhmut may have fallen into Russian hands but Ukrainian forces are still holding the line and striking back, as fighting moves to the city flanks.

02/06/2023

Culture news

'Supernatural' actor Misha Collins on demining in Ukraine

After all the fighting dies down, Ukrainians will have to deal with untold numbers of deadly mines. United24's latest ambassador Misha Collins has an initiative to tackle the problem.

02/06/2023

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Russian borders attacked by drones as Kyiv defends itself again

Latest news from the war in Ukraine.

02/06/2023

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Students in Chernihiv dance in their destroyed school yard

The students of both schools were among those who took shelter in the schools when Russian planes dropped unguided bombs on residential areas of Chernihiv on March 3, 2022. The attack destroyed the schools and killed several people.

01/06/2023