Russia strikes Ukrainian dam in city of Kryvyi Rih in latest ‘revenge’ attack

Evacuations are underway in a major Ukrainian city after Russia hit a damn with eight cruise missiles in its latest attack on civilian infrastructure amid its failing war. 

Kryvyi Rih, President Zelensky‘s home city, was inundated with water on Wednesday afternoon and overnight after an attack on the Karachunivske dam and reservoir.

The attack caused the Inhulets River to swell – bursting its banks in some places, sweeping away bridges while flooding streets and homes.

Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy head of the president’s office, said two districts of the city – which had a pre-war population of 650,000 – were at risk of flooding.

Residents of those districts – including the city centre – have been asked to leave.