After the destruction of the Kakhovka dam: Latvian president calls for a special tribunal against Russia

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After the destruction of the Kakhovka dam on Tuesday morning, there is a risk of acute flooding in the Kherson region. At least 16,000 people are in danger. The Kachowka hydroelectric power station has been completely destroyed. Billions of cubic meters of water escape from the reservoir.

Russia and Ukraine blame each other for destroying the dam. Although it is unclear who is responsible, the magnitude of the disaster is already becoming clear. Houses are flooded, people are evacuated, streets are flooded.

The international community reacted with disbelief. “Shocked by the unprecedented attack on the Nowa Kachowka dam,” Charles Michel, 47, President of the European Council, tweeted.

“The destruction of civilian infrastructure is clearly a war crime – and we will hold Russia and its proxies accountable,” he continued.

“Comparable to weapons of mass destruction against civilians”

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský, 37, tweeted: “Russia continues to push the limits of its aggression. The attack on the Nowa Kachowka dam over residential areas is similar to using weapons of mass destruction against civilians,” the politician said. brutality will be condemned and punished!”

Latvian president Egils Levits (67) also showed solidarity with Ukraine. “Russian terrorism has just reached a new level. Blowing up dams leads to mass destruction and deaths,” he writes. “An ad hoc special tribunal will hold Russia accountable. Ukraine must win this war! The destruction of the Kakhovka hydropower plant dam only confirms to the whole world that they must be expelled from all corners of the Ukrainian land,” the president said. “Not a single meter should be left to them, because they use every meter for their terror.” Kiev describes the attack as ecocide.

The Russian occupiers, on the other hand, blamed Ukrainian shelling for the damage. There has also been speculation that the dam may have ruptured due to poor maintenance. The information provided by both parties could not be independently verified. (jwg)

Source: Blick