SUBMERGED: Study of the Destruction of the Kakhovka Dam and Its Impacts on Ecosystems, Agrarians, Other Civilians, and International Justice
Kyiv, Ukraine – (June 6, 2024) – A year after the destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant
(HPP), Project Expedite Justice (PEJ) and Truth Hounds (TH) have compiled a comprehensive report
detailing the event, its causes, and its aftermath.
“SUBMERGED: Study of the Destruction of the Kakhovka Dam and Its Impacts on Ecosystems,
Agrarians, Other Civilians, and International Justice” explores various aspects of the Dam's
destruction. It shares:
- Evidence-based findings on the potential war crimes committed in light of the disproportionality of
the damage in comparison with the vague and minor military objectives pursued;
- Legal analyses examining the possibility of holding perpetrators accountable;
The consequences on the region's economy and agricultural resources after the Dam's
destruction;
- The environmental impact on water resources, biodiversity, and soil health; and
- The human cost of the disaster, including loss of life, displacement, and health risks.
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