Russian officials say the dam's destruction will eventually halt fresh water supplies to southern Ukraine and Russian-controlled Crimea, even though the peninsula has enough fresh water for now, with its reservoirs 80 per cent full.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-flood-deaths-dam-1.6869388?cmp=rss

The dam's water levels had gotten so high it was at risk of overflowing.

Source: https://abc7.com/claremont-san-antonio-dam-stone-canyon-flooding/13124622/

U.S. officials have not said who is responsible for the dam's damage, but have noted Russia's occupation of the dam.

Source: https://www.denver7.com/sources-iran-helping-russia-build-drone-manufacturing-facility