Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of explosion that destroyed hydroelectric plant, hundreds of feet of massive dam

Russia and Ukraine are accusing one another of causing the dam collapse. Satellites watched as floodwaters ravaged southern Ukraine following the mysterious collapse of a major dam on Tuesday (June 6).

Russia and Ukraine blamed each other for the destruction of the dam and power plant as thousands face imminent flooding on both sides of the front line.

Hundreds of people were evacuated from settlements along the southern stretch of Ukraine's Dnipro river on Tuesday after water burst through the breached Nova Kakhovka dam, submerging streets, homes and town squares further downstream.

The Kakhovka dam is crucial in the region. It contains a reservoir, which provides water to farmers and residents, as well as to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. It is also is a vital channel carrying water south to Russian-occupied Crimea.

Both Ukraine and Russia are accusing each other of causing the breach, which spells dire consequences for the millions living south of the dam.

Russia and Ukraine blamed each other for the destruction of the dam and power plant as thousands face imminent flooding on both sides of the front line.