Reports say Moscow’s forces preventing volunteers from rescuing people in town badly affected after collapse of Nova Khakovka dam

Russian forces in control of a Ukrainian town on the occupied southern side of the Dnipro River near Kherson have been accused of preventing evacuation efforts after flooding caused by the Nova Khakovka dam bursting.

The town of Oleshky appears to be the worst affected area in territory controlled by Russia. Videos and photographs from the scene have depicted severe flooding and residents stranded on the roofs of their cottages.

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