The White House commented on the explosion of the strategic Nova Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine, stating today that it is still unable to definitively identify the responsible party. They confirmed their cooperation with the Ukrainians to gather information regarding the explosion: "We are doing everything we can to assess reports indicating that Russia is behind the dam explosion," suggesting that "many casualties are likely due to the dam blast." They added, "It is too early to determine the impact the attack will have on the course of the Ukrainian-Russian war," also indicating that the dam's targeting may affect energy security in Ukraine.
On the other hand, American media reports citing intelligence sources mentioned that Russia is behind the attack on the Nova Kakhovka dam, located in the regions under its control in Kherson. NBC News reported, citing American officials: "The U.S. government has intelligence information suggesting Russia's involvement in the attack." This comes as Russia has called on the international community to "condemn" Kyiv following the partial destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam in southern Ukraine, an event with both parties exchanging accusations about.
