Uncovering Russia's crimes after the Kakhovka dam explosion
On the morning of June 6, 2023, Russian forces destroyed the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant, flooding dozens of settlements and affecting thousands of civilians.
While the disaster devastated the region, the occupied eastern bank of Kherson Oblast suffered the most, as Russian authorities refused to evacuate residents and provided insufficient resources to save lives.
In our documentary, "When the Water Screams," the Kyiv Independent’s War Crimes Investigations Unit gathers unique testimonies from eyewitnesses, volunteers, and families who survived the flooding. On this anniversary, we revisit their stories to ensure the scale of this crime is not forgotten. #local #ukraine