The dam wall in southern Ukraine, controlled by Moscow, collapsed following an explosion, leading to water rushing downriver and prompting evacuation orders due to the threat of an ecological disaster. Ukraine accused Russian forces of causing the dam and hydroelectric power station destruction, while Russia blamed Ukrainian military strikes. The consequences are significant: downstream flooding, reduced water levels upstream impacting Europe's largest nuclear power plant, and depletion of drinking water supplies in Crimea. The dam break adds complexity to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy convened an urgent meeting of the National Security Council, stating that Russian forces caused the blast and put 80 settlements at risk. Concerns were raised about the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, but the situation is currently deemed "controllable" with no immediate nuclear safety risk. The failure of the dam could result in extensive flooding and pose a threat to hundreds of thousands of residents in Kherson and surrounding areas. Experts estimate that nearly 100 villages and towns would be affected, with water levels taking 5-7 days to recede. The collapse could also impact the nuclear plant's cooling and water supply in northern Crimea. The Ukrainian Interior Ministry urged residents downstream to gather essential documents, evacuate, and remain cautious of disinformation. Nova Kakhovka is being evacuated due to water pouring into the city. Ukraine controls five of the six dams along the Dnipro River, vital for the country's water and power supply. Footage circulating on social media shows the dam's flash, explosion, and breakage. Ukrainian officials accuse the Russian army of committing an act of terror. The state hydro power generating company stated that the station and the damaged Kakhovka hydroelectric plant cannot be restored and must be rebuilt. The Kakhovka reservoir's decreasing water levels impact the plant's operation. Both Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of attacking the dam in the past, and Ukraine had previously predicted Russia's intention to destroy it for flooding purposes.