A critical dam in southern Ukraine collapsed on the early morning of June 6, displacing thousands.
Experts say the dam's collapse could only happen with a large explosion from within, per NYT.
"If your objective is to destroy the dam itself, a large explosion would be required," Michael W. West, a geotechnical and geological engineer, told The Times.
The Times reported that a US intelligence satellite also captured infrared heat signals in the area just before the dam fell apart.
A senior US military official told the Times that Russian operatives were most likely behind the attack.
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