9:24 PM

Media: Australia considers sending F/A-18 fighter jets to Ukraine.

Australia may send its 41 retired F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets to Ukraine, the Australian Financial Review reported on June 6. Canberra is reportedly discussing this possibility with the American and Ukrainian partners.

9:06 PM

Ukrhydroenergo: Kakhovka Reservoir to disappear in 2-4 days.

The flood peak from the spilling of the Kakhovka Reservoir will happen in the morning of June 7, Ukraine's state-owned energy company Ukrhydroenergo wrote on June 6.

8:34 PM

Zelensky: Kakhovka dam explosion will not prevent liberation of occupied territories.

The destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant's dam in southern Ukraine will not prevent the liberation of Russia-occupied territories, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 6, following a meeting with the top military and government officials.

8:12 PM

Kuleba: EU to help Ukraine ease consequences of Kakhovka dam destruction.

The European Union is ready to aid Ukraine in mitigating the consequences of the Kakhovka dam's destruction, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said after a phone call with EU's chief diplomat Josep Borrell.

8:07 PM

Zelensky: Ukraine to receive ‘significant number’ of F-16 fighter jets.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a press conference that Ukraine will receive a "significant number" of F-16 fighter jets, based on discussions with European partners, Suspilne reported on June 6.

7:39 PM

Official: 2 city districts in Kherson flooded, over 600 residents evacuated.

Two city districts in Kherson have been flooded and over 600 residents have been evacuated, Kherson City Military Administration Head Roman Mrochko announced in the afternoon of June 6.

7:37 PM

Zelensky: Consequences of Kakhovka dam destruction to be clear within week.

The consequences of Russia's destruction of the Kakhovka dam in Kherson Oblast will be clear in about a week when the water level in flooded areas goes down, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 6, as reported by Ukrinform news outlet.

6:42 PM

Governor: At least 71 houses flooded in Ukrainian-controlled part of Kherson Oblast.

At least 71 houses and three bridges were flooded on the west bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson Oblast, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said on June 6 around 4:30 p.m. local time. More water continues to flood towns and villages in the oblast.

6:38 PM

Zelensky meets Pope Francis' envoy, urges Vatican to support Ukrainian peace formula.

During his June 6 meeting with a special representative of Pope Francis, President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the Holy See to support Ukraine's peace formula, adding that Russia continues committing war crimes in Ukraine, the latest of which was the destruction of the Kakhovka dam in Kherson Oblast.

6:15 PM

Wheat prices rise after Kakhovka dam explosion.

Wheat prices rose by 3% after the explosion of the Kakhovka dam on June 6, according to the market data tracking service Barchart Trader. The price is now at $6,4 per bushel.

5:32 PM

Official: Ukraine to build new station instead of destroyed Kakhovka hydroelectric plant.

Ukraine will build a new power plant on the site of the destroyed Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant located on the Russian-occupied east bank of the Dnipro River once it liberates the territory, head of Ukraine's state-owned energy company Ukrhydroenergo Ihor Syrota said on June 6.

5:29 PM

NGO: Zoo in occupied Nova Kakhovka completely flooded, all animals but birds dead.

A zoological garden in occupied Nova Kakhovka, "Kazkova Dibrova," is completely flooded due to the explosion at the Kakhovka dam, the animal rights organization UAnimals said on June 6.

5:07 PM

Ukraine calls for new sanctions against Russia after Kakhovka dam explosion.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry urged the countries of the G7 and the European Union to immediately consider new sanctions against Russia after the destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant dam on June 6.

4:48 PM

Official: Ukraine not responsible for Kakhovka explosion, 'Russia's claims are nonsense.'

National Security and Defense Council chief Oleksii Danilov said that Ukraine had nothing to do with the explosion at the Kakhovka dam, Ukrinform reported on June 6. All Russia’s claims about Ukraine's involvement are nonsense, he added.

4:15 PM

Russian proxy in Crimea claims no water shortages on peninsula.

Moscow-installed head of occupied Crimea, Sergey Aksyonov, claimed on June 6 that the peninsula's water reservoirs were "about 80% full" following Russia's destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric plant supplying Crimea with water.

4:14 PM

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3:54 PM

State Emergency Service: Increased mine threat in Kherson Oblast due to flooding.

The State Emergency Service urged civilians in Kherson Oblast on June 6 to remain vigilant of mines dislodged by flooding after Russians blew up the Kakhovka dam.

3:17 PM

State Emergency Service: Nearly 1,300 people evacuated from Kherson Oblast after Kakhovka dam explosion.

The State Emergency Service reported that nearly 1,300 people have been evacuated from Kherson Oblast as of 3 p.m. local time after Russian forces blew up the Kakhovka dam on June 6.

3:02 PM

Official: Kakhovka dam was blown up by Russia's 205th Motorized Rifle Brigade.

The Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant's dam in Kherson Oblast was blown up by Russia's 205th Motorized Rifle Brigade, National Security and Defense Council chief Oleksii Danilov said on June 6, as cited by Ukrainian news outlet Liga.

2:44 PM

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2:28 PM

Governor: Water level at Kakhovka Reservoir has fallen by almost 15 meters.

The water level at the Kakhovka Reservoir has fallen by nearly 1.5 meters following Russia’s destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant’s dam in Kherson Oblast on June 6, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Serhii Lysak reported.

2:19 PM

Kuleba criticizes international media for entertaining Russian propaganda about Kakhovka dam explosion.

Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba called out international media on June 6 for entertaining Russian narratives about the Kakhovka dam explosion, saying it "puts facts and propaganda on equal footing."

1:44 PM

President's Office: At least 150 tons of machine oil released into Dnipro River after Kakhovka dam explosion.

At least 150 tons of motor oil have been released into the Dnipro River after Russian forces blew up the Kakhovka dam on June 6, the President's Office reported.

1:30 PM

Exiled mayor: Major flooding in Nova Kakhovka after Russia destroys dam.

Exiled Nova Kakhovka Mayor Volodymyr Kovalenko reported significant flooding in the southern Russian-occupied city after Russian forces destroyed the Kakhovka dam in the early hours of June 5.

1:18 PM

Energy Ministry: Kakhovka dam explosion puts Kherson Thermal Power Plant at risk of flooding.

Russia's destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant's dam in Ukraine's Kherson Oblast has put other energy facilities in the region at risk of flooding, in particular, the Kherson Thermal Power Plant, the Energy Ministry reported on June 6.