Don’t rebuild the dam: Ukrainian experts urge Unesco to protect site uncovered by Russian sabotage
Ukrainian specialists have asked UNESCO to designate protection for a cultural site revealed after the Russian‑triggered breach of the Nova Kakhovka dam. Archaeologists report a rich assemblage of artifacts in the newly formed floodplain, while environmental groups warn that rebuilding the dam could cause further ecological damage, describing it as potential ecocide. The experts say the site contains historical layers spanning centuries, raising its significance.