Before and after: Satellite images show Kakhovka dam destruction

On Tuesday, footage captured water gushing from the Nova Kakhovka dam in a Russian-controlled area of southern Ukraine.

Images from the scene appeared to show an explosion at the dam, which damaged a large part of its structure. It is unclear what caused the explosion. Ukrainian and Russian officials have accused one another of exploding the dam.

The deluge of water released from the dam has sparked fears of widespread flooding, as local residents are being urged to evacuate the area…