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Zakharova Accuses Ukraine of Planning Provocation by Destroying Dams in Kyiv and Kaniv

Jul 12, 2024, 02:21 PM

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has accused Ukraine of planning to destroy the dams of the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Station and the Kaniv Reservoir. Zakharova labeled this alleged plan as a cynical provocation aimed at blaming Russia. The accusations have been met with skepticism, as some analysts believe this could be a disinformation tactic by Russia to cause panic and destabilize Ukraine. The Center for Combating Disinformation has explained that the Kremlin's statements are part of a broader strategy to intimidate Ukrainians with the threat of new terrorist attacks. The accusations also included references to the destruction of the Dnepr reservoirs and comparisons to the previous explosion of the Kakhovka HPP.