Kakhovka Dam

New report accuses Russia of obstructing Kakhovka dam rescue operations

Russian forces and occupation authorities systematically obstructed rescue efforts after the destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant dam on June 6, 2023, and in some cases made them impossible, according to a new report released by Ukrainian human rights organization Truth Hounds on June 6.

8 June, 04:48 PM

Victims’ families file complaint with UN Human Rights Committee

The families of nine people killed after Russian forces destroyed the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant on June 6, 2023, have filed a complaint with the UN Human Rights Committee, Babel reported on June 5.

5 June, 05:25 PM

Ukrainian intel troops raise flag after taking control of islands in former Kakhovka Reservoir — video

Special forces from Ukraine’s HUR military intelligence have taken control of several islands located in the “gray zone” of the former Kakhovka Reservoir, the agency’s press service said on Nov. 4.

4 November 2025, 02:54 PM

SBU charges Russian Maj. Gen. Omelyanovych for organizing Kakhovka dam blast

Ukraine’s Security Service has charged Russian Maj. Gen. Volodymyr Omelyanovych in absentia for his role in organizing the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric plant, identifying him as chief of staff and first deputy commander of Russia’s Dnipro force grouping on Oct. 1.

1 October 2025, 04:11 PM

Ukraine estimates $14 billion in damages from Kakhovka dam explosion

The explosion at the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant caused an estimated $14 billion in damage, according to Ukraine's Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Svitlana Hrynchuk, the Ministry of Environment reported on Jan. 6.

6 January 2025, 04:48 PM

Russian occupiers increase military activity at Zaporizhzhya NPP — Greenpeace

New satellite intelligence reveals significant Russian military activity at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), Greenpeace Ukraine reported on Dec. 12, citing a McKenzie Intelligence Services study.

12 December 2024, 10:55 AM

Former ISD owner Hayduk secures $27 million contract for Kremenchuk HPP defenses

Vitaliy Hayduk, former owner of the Industrial Union of Donbas corporation, will build anti-drone protection facilities for the Kremenchuk HPP branch of Ukrhydroenergo for nearly $27 million, according to the ProZorro public procurement system on Nov. 7.

7 November 2024, 03:56 PM

Ukrhydroenergo will not sue Russia for blowing up Kakhovka HPP

Ukraine’s hydro energy operator Ukrhydroenergo is no longer looking for legal representation to sue Russia for the destruction of Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) in June 2023, the company announced on Oct. 15.

15 October 2024, 08:26 PM

Russia not able to destroy Kyiv Hydroelectric Plant, as it did with Kakhovka dam, Ukrhydroenergo says

Russia is not capable of Kyiv or Kaniv hydroelectric power plants destruction as it happened with the Kakhovka plant, Ukrhydroenergo CEO, Ihor Syrota said in an interview with Forbes published on July 15.

16 July 2024, 03:03 PM

Russia claims Ukraine plans Kyiv and Kaniv dams sabotage

The Russian Foreign Ministry falsely claimed that Ukraine is planning to sabotage the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant (Kyiv HPP) and the Kaniv Reservoir to blame Russia, aiming to incite panic among Ukrainians, Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation reported on Telegram on July 12.

12 July 2024, 06:19 PM

Ukraine builds Zaporizhzhya–Marhanets aqueduct in record time

A new water supply pipeline connecting Zaporizhzhya and Marhanets, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, is now operational, contractor Autostrada announced on June 17.

17 June 2024, 11:42 PM

Ukrhydroenergo takes Russia to court over Kakhovka Dam destruction

Ukraine’s hydropower operator Ukrhydroenergo plans to sue Russia in the International Court of Arbitration for damages from the destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Station, CEO Ihor Syrota announced June 6.

6 June 2024, 12:51 PM

Ukrhydroenergo crisis alert: International inaction fuels Ukraine’s energy problems

The tragedy with the Kakhovka HPP and the weak reaction of the world community to it was a signal to Russia that it could go further, Bohdan Sukhetskyi, Deputy CEO of Ukrhydroenergo for Commercial Activities, said on May 28, according to NV Business.

29 May 2024, 01:32 PM

Russians show Kakhovka Dam destruction in newly surfaced videos — Russian media

Videos depicting the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in the immediate aftermath of Russia's sabotage have surfaced online for the first time in almost 10 months, with Russian Telegram channels releasing the footage on April 5.

5 April 2024, 06:02 PM

Kherson governor shows devastated by daily Russian shelling village of Vesele - Video

Kherson Oblast Governor Oleksandr Prokudin has spotlighted the dire situation in Vesele, a frontline village in the region, through a video posted on his Telegram channel on April 1.

1 April 2024, 06:50 PM

Zelenskyy: Russian attacks on Ukrainian hydro plants could trigger environmental disaster

During a massive overnight assault, the Russian army attacked the Kaniv and Dniester hydroelectric power plants, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Telegram on March 29.

29 March 2024, 06:16 PM

Russian attack on Dnipro HPP is consequence of weak international response to destruction of Kakhovka Dam, says Ukrhydroenergo head

The March 22 Russian attack on the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Station (DHPP) is the result of the international community's inadequate and insufficient response to the environmental disaster caused by Russia’s destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in June 2023, Ukrhydroenergo head Ihor Syrota said on national television on March 22.

22 March 2024, 06:05 PM

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