US State Dept. Official Says Kakhovka HPP Potentially Damaged In Accident

Damage to the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant could have been the result of an accident rather than an intentional strike, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson said on Tuesday

WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 06th June, 2023) Damage to the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant could have been the result of an accident rather than an intentional strike, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson said on Tuesday.

"Of course that could be a possibility, but we are trying to determine what happened," Patel said during a press briefing, when asked whether the situation could possibly be accidental.

Earlier today, the Russian Foreign Ministry condemned the destruction of the Kakhovka dam infrastructure, pinning responsibility on Ukrainian forces. Kiev has inversely blamed Russian forces for the situation.

The United States has not conclusively determined who may be responsible at this point, Patel said.