In a catastrophic turn of events, the upper part of the hydroelectric dam in Russian-occupied Novaya Kakhovka, located in the Kherson region of Ukraine, was destroyed on 6th June, 2023. This destructive act led to an uncontrolled discharge of water, triggering a series of alarming consequences. As the blame game ensues, both Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of undermining the hydroelectric power station, further fueling the already heightened tensions between the two nations.

The immediate aftermath of the dam's destruction was the flooding of the hydroelectric power station area, forcing authorities to initiate mass evacuations in the Kherson region. The fear of water scarcity in Crimea looms large, as the region heavily relies on the reservoir's supply. Additionally, the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant had to be shut down due to the incident, compounding the already pressing water shortage crisis in southern Ukraine.

The severity of the situation was highlighted by reports indicating that the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Station is beyond repair, a sentiment echoed by both Ukrainian and Russian authorities. Disturbingly, the collapse of the hydroelectric dam continues, with sources suggesting that 14 of the station's 28 spans have already been destroyed, rendering the entire power station completely submerged.