1 of 1 BEFORE AND AFTER: Satellite images show destruction from dam failure in Ukraine Photo: Maxar Technologies / AFP BEFORE AND AFTER: Satellite images show destruction from dam failure in Ukraine Photo: Maxar Technologies / AFP
Satellite images provided by Maxar Technologies show the damage caused by the rupture of the Kakhovka Dam in Kherson, southern Ukraine last Tuesday (6). About 600 km² were flooded in the partially Russianoccupied area.
At least five people drowned in the incident, Russian news agencies said on Thursday.
Below you can see the impact the dam rupture has caused in the region.
dam and dam
June 5, 2023/7. June 2023 Photo 1: Maxar Technologies/Handout via Portal Photo 2: Maxar Technologies/Handout via Portal
The village of Krynky
May 2023/June 2023 Photo 1: Maxar Technologies/Handout via Portal Photo 2: Maxar Technologies/Handout via Portal
Barn in New Kakhovka
June 5, 2023/7. June 2023 Photo 1: Maxar Technologies/Handout via Portal Photo 2: Maxar Technologies/Handout via Portal
City of Oleshky
May 2023/June 2023 Photo 1: Maxar Technologies/Handout via Portal Photo 2: Maxar Technologies/Handout via Portal
City of Korsunka
May 2023/June 2023 Photo 1: Maxar Technologies / AFP Photo 2: Maxar Technologies / AFP
City of Oleshky
May 2023/June 2023 Photo 1: Maxar Technologies / AFP Photo 2: Maxar Technologies / AFP