Ukraine: Dam destruction ‘monumental humanitarian, economic and ecological catastrophe’: Guterres

Tens of thousands of civilians in Ukraine are in danger on the frontline, after the apparent destruction of a huge dam on Tuesday, which the UN chief described as a “monumental humanitarian, economic and environmental catastrophe” resulting directly from Russia’s invasion of the country.

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Ukraine: Dam destruction ‘monumental humanitarian, economic and ecological catastrophe’: Guterres

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