Sabotage, Internal Explosion, Structural Damage: What Brought Down Kakhova Dam? | Russia Ukraine War

As Ukraine and Russia trade charges over the Kakhovka dam collapse, experts say that either an external attack or structural failure could be the cause. Ukraine has accused Russia of using mines to blow up the dam, since the area has been in their control for months. Ukraine says Russia’s motive is to disrupt Kyiv’s plans for a counter-offensive. However, Russia has accused Kyiv of “deliberate sabotage,” claiming Ukraine damaged the dam after suffering early losses in their counteroffensive. Russia says disrupting water supply to Crimea would have been an additional incentive for Ukraine to target the dam. #russiaukrainewar #ukraine #kakhovka #russia #putin #zelensky #kakhovkadam #dniproriver #kherson n18oc_world n18oc_crux 0:00 INTRODUCTION 2:20 DAM EXPLOSION AFTER MONTHS OF ACCUSATIONS 3:05 EXPLOSION OR STRUCTURAL FAILURE? 4:38 “EVEN A DIRECT HIT MAY NOT TAKE OUT THE DAM” 6:35 DID CONTINUOUS SHELLING CAUSE STRUCTURAL WEAKNESS? CRUX is your daily video news guide to