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Top officials from different countries are reacting to the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in the Russian-controlled Kherson province of southern Ukraine.
The United Kingdom’s foreign minister, James Cleverly, called the destruction of the dam “an abhorrent act” in a statement on Twitter. He added that “intentionally attacking exclusively civilian infrastructure is a war crime.”
The destruction of Kakhovka dam is an abhorrent act.
Intentionally attacking exclusively civilian infrastructure is a war crime.
The UK stands ready to support Ukraine and those affected by this catastrophe.
— James Cleverly🇬🇧 (@JamesCleverly) June 6, 2023
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, expressed a similar sentiment and said he was shocked by the incident. In a tweet, he also said that Russia and its “proxies” will be held “accountable.”
Shocked by the unprecedented attack of the Nova Kakhovka dam.
The destruction of civilian infrastructure clearly qualifies as a war crime – and we will hold Russia and its proxies accountable.
— Charles Michel (@CharlesMichel) June 6, 2023
Gabrielius Landsbergis, Lithuania’s foreign minister, said “terrorists don’t stop unless they are stopped.”
“They don’t negotiate with anything except force,” he said in a tweet.
Terrorists don’t stop unless they are stopped. They don’t negotiate with anything except force. They cause huge catastrophes without regret. I’ll say it again: Lasting peace in Europe requires a Ukrainian victory both on the battlefield and in court. Nothing else will work.
— Gabrielius Landsbergis🇱🇹 (@GLandsbergis) June 6, 2023
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