division and division for tomorrow's journalism. register now and join us for this discussion at the 16th edition of d. w. 's global media forum, the . this is the w news live from butler in a state of emergency is declared in the southern ukraine, is a major dam is destroyed. ukraine and russia accusing each other of blowing out the cops. cut them, evacuations all now on the way with flooding, likely to affect thousands of people. this comes, as ukraine says,

it is conducting offensive operations around the city of buttons. and russia says it is force that another large scale attack will take a look at the ongoing information ball. and the final game of the german football season and stuff got beat, have the to secure backbone, this legal status and the relegation. playoff highlights of that much not coming up . the manuscript is mckinnon. welcome to the program. ukraine and russia are accusing each of the blowing up a major diamond hydro electric power plant and the russian controlled parts of ukraine. officials that have declared a state as an agency, ukraine's military is accusing russia of blowing up with them to slow it's military movements. meanwhile, russian officials and state media of blaming ukraine. people all being as actuated

as slug, horses serge, into nearby towns. the nova, nova cooks good them supplies drinking water to cells and you cry and cry, mia, and feeds cooling tanks to the nearby schaeffer asia nuclear power plant. a wall of water sewage is through a mass of breach in the whole damn flooded bushes appearing to over well what was left of the damaged infrastructure as most of rushed down stream, the level of the denique for over the road. several nieces, hundreds of reasons began evacuating. ukrainian officials seed up to $86.00 on the square at risk of flooding. a specialist that requires and what you creation of people to safe areas has begun. included with all services are working with

emergency service, police, military, all together, and i urge you to take documents on this centrals and wait for the evacuation buses would advise them. also, i am addressing the residence of the left bank similar to leave, please do everything possible to save your lives a lot and leave the insecure place. and once looking, especially this file footage shows the dam before the attack under russian occupation. much of the affected area in southern ukraine is also russia controlled. both sides blamed each other for the dams destruction. ukrainian authorities have previously one that the dams value could unleash 18000000000 cubic maces of water. the dam race of why provides cooling water. so there's that for asia power plant, but the unions nuclear watchdog see that so no immediate nuclear safety risk after the dam was damaged. that's go straight to cave. now where

a correspondence sonya found, the car is standing by for us. so what more can you tell us about the destruction of this down? i was the local authorities in the coastal region have now said that the gulf co hydro electric power plant, that entire facility now is completely under water. and the state one phone company that that runs, this blonde says that an explosion in the engine room in the early hours of this morning. this is what caused the damage to the facility at the c o. it's absolutely beyond repair. now this incident, of course, has caused huge alarm hillcrest in savanski as district and emergency meeting of his national security and defense council. he said he's discussed emergency of, you know, international and security measures to try and who do i feel comfortable for what he calls a 10 roost attack? can you tell us what suspects this is having on people living downstream from them? and also those dependent on the reservoir behind it

when you don't 20, if you're really worried about catastrophic flooding in up to 80 a, towns and villages in this area. now we're already showing um, off of, uh, entire towns and villages. uh, almost completely submerged um the miller of nova club cools, go with his dad is located so that what the levels of already risen in his, in his tone with, you know, playgrounds and coffee is now completely on the water. he's also saying that the internet services seem to be disrupted pieces by russian forces wielding from the gulf, no off because one region. they've already begun. evacuations of residents, low line areas, residents being advice to, you know, take the documents and drinking water if they can. what they must be back to the advice to not leave behind that fits on trains or the employee has a key to so that they can be rescued from the flood waters. we're also getting some reports of the roads being washed away, which will make it difficult for rescue teams to access some supplements. we also

have the risk obtains now being brushed in from keys to the salts of ukraine, calvin, google, and for being vehicles guiding things like water treatment plants, engines rates. so a truly dramatic scituate shannon and who is in charge of getting the situation under control. now when you to the district of nova both go with them and follow pont is located that is under russian control. now this is located near the front line in the southern consulting region. and really the, the disney pulled over. there is the dividing line. we're hearing of about 16000 people now in the critical zone under decreed in control the west bank of the deep throat book. and of course, this is all you know complicating matters we heard from the ukranian interior ministry audio today, seeing that facilities are continuing. he said that, you know, russian forces are continuing to cats in a fan comes on even as the population is being evacuated from the city. sonya pulling the car reporting from keith. thank you so much for that. and we can get

some more analysis from front collect which a former military intelligence officer who joins us now from oxford in the u. k. good to see you, frank. could you tell us, please, what the military implications are of this time having been blowed up a good morning on the bus before going on to that? but we should observe that that no co incidence isn't that this happened the day after initial operations, probing operations of starting for the offensive. there was no military benefit to doing this on the costs of the ukrainians. there may be no military benefit eventually for russians, but to the extent that there is it would, it would obstruct any r p a. so other operations and not reach it, carried out by, by you pregnant forces. and i would be surprised that the credit is what, not at some point planning operations across the, the, the, the river. sorry. you said that's the, that's the dividing line. they have crossed before they conducted camacho and marine operations died before. those will be repeated. but the tubs of, uh,

any advantage to the paintings of it, to the equations of this up. so that'd be not the russians did this, no question. okay. i was, gave me that obviously blaming each other now full this breach from what you will saying. it is absolutely russia that stands to gain the most from this well, yes and further to that. so i think we can say absolutely without it equally without doubt that this is a major escalation. it's the 1st time that we've seen, you know, obviously the russians have been trying to attack your christ, electrical infrastructure to, to damage the will of the people, the fights took, exiled over the width. and what we have here is a total destruction of, of a, a, an assets of critical national infrastructure, which is not totally, of course, god's health, health power implications. but also, as you said, it was somebody said before, provides 85 percent of the voltage to ukraine. and it's interesting isn't it? because it demonstrates that the russians not good faith in their own capabilities

of holding on to probably be because this traits a huge problem. so that essentially anyone holes quite man. and that's going to be a, to my mind, what it shows is a really lucky face on the positive russians alpha, the future that, that was it. so it's a real escalation. how worried should we be about the impact of this done for each of the separation nuclear power plant, which of course relies on, on water from the down to cooling should be as long as the c. i a tell us to be veil one of the best one of the best actually un agencies that run by the extremely competent director and have a very capable team. i'm what they've said this morning is that initially there is there a few or no concerns? and in the medium term for the few months, there is a, a results results of loss and upon the portal or lake actually very near the date that the 2 remaining raptors that are operational. so they're not concerned for the

next few months. it may well be that things might become unstable, opted up, but i, i would imagine they have taught the time. so the, i a don't too concerned about this that for the moment we shouldn't be. i think it's fair to say that. thanks so much. frank was military analyst frank language in the u. k. thank you. and from now until recently, the will was largely consigned to ukrainian territory, but it is now spilling over into russia's cells in belgrade region incursions. that appears to be the work of russian militias facing a gates by them and pollutants regime. it's not clear though, how much control he has over those groups. if any dw spoke to a full, not russian politician who now represents the freedom of russia legion militia, that's one of the russian power millet trade groups fighting against russia by the russian munition members taking on the kremlin fighters from the russian volunteer

. cool claim. in this video that they now control the village of nevada, tablo shanta, in russia's belgrade region. another group, the freedom of russia legion told dw, they were attacking the russian city of shit, back in a nearby. uh and so if you surely we are totally on our own so, so we are not so uh, guided by ukrainian military, is able to provide the information that don't supply the to ration. we use the web post up with a q with our cell. so during the previous flights, the freedom of russia legion says this trend video shows that members moving through russian town, attacking russian territory is a sensitive topic for ukraine. and it's back cuz europe in the us have been slow to supply ukraine with offensive military equipment for fear of it being used on russian soil. but the militia says that it's weapons that come from you crazy and stores,

at least not directly of all the equipment. so serious equipment that those guys are using they will war, procure during flight, you know, new cranium territory. a, even of the american equipment was previously lost by ukrainian forces. i'm them, they was repaid by our, our troops. and the thing that we take during fighting with approaches the, the, with the units they stay with the regiments that's, uh, that's the. so that's why they have, for all the different pieces. but pretty the minimum clear of use for this was something that's was rushed on me, the coupon sold the banks out of most vehicles. now which i me to also have bmt is the uh, the all that are russian state tv shows the off the mouth of the attacks, the freedom of russia legions sides. they want to build a new government and what they called labor right to territory. but for now, they wants to take control of this area and face

a fight to keep it. we think that the time for a long violent protest is over. and when was the middle portion stopped at the completing of their on ukraine in february of last year? when to you started the doing? yeah. you know, some people when he's taught for destroying another country, he eliminate this over the years. now there is only one way is to destroy the dictator. we cannot convince him to stop. he will never stop to come to stop only with force. but it's not clear how far these grapes will go and that battle against the kremlin. let's take a look now, some of the other stories making headlines around the world. and the international course of justice in the hague has begun here in a case brought by ukraine, seeking reparations from russia keys. once the top un quote to order most, go to pay damages for arming rebels and it's eastern regions in the years before

it's 2022 invasion. russia has previously ignored the quotes, rulings a brazilian president, it's luis unnecessarily like a soul that has unveiled his government's plan to end deforestation in the amazon by 20. so i see measures include strengthening law enforcement against environmental crimes. president, the sofa has made a global tax and deforestation a sent a piece of his environmental policy versus prince harry has given evidence in the london court seeking damages from a newspaper published yet. he's one of several celebrities suing the mirror. a group newspapers of illegal information gathering is the 1st time a senior british royal as testified in a course in more than a century. now, following visits, to sing a pool and indonesia, germany's defense, minnesota is now in india. forest. the story s as in delhi, as part of the 7 day visit to the region,

he wants to strength and size with what he calls, reliable partners in the, in the pacific. and says this corporation is key to global peace and stability. germany is supposing, india is defense capacity in an attempt to reduce india's reliance on russian supplied lessons. he w as chief political correspondent, nina has. it is travelling with a german defense minister and she sent us this assessment of his visit from delhi. as far as the stories is the 1st time in defense, minnesota to visit india since 2015, both countries wants to deepen collaboration. they see each other as important strategic partners in 5 boys. the story is called india, the most important strategic partner for germany and europe. for the next few years or so, the story is says that this region here, the end of pacific is going to be shaping the 21st century. and that requires deepening collaboration, also in the defend 6 though. now, germany and europe,

far as the stories argues comp miss out on that opportunity to play an active role in the, in the pacific. he's what do you have to say? i'll say he met his indian counterpart. we totally agreed about the german and europe and wrote in the in the pacific we agreed that the more engagement of europe and germany is necessary as to play the relevant part in that game. it's not a game, but you know what i mean, and you really appreciate it. and like out of a populace in the region to our road and the recent past and our announcement to take part again and, and just to into pacific deployment next year was to marion maritime units. and especially are joined exercise next year. really had been appreciated by him and we were, we were both of the same opinion. we need more cooperation, not only do it by exercises also by the defense of industry, defense ottoman cooperation. and we are working on it, for example,

regarding the submarines, but also regarding other materials we have talking about and of cause i think we should and we can and we ought to do more in that region into partnership with india because we are approaching times we can't really predict what is going to happen in the next few years, and we need a strategic populace like indonesia, like india, for example, especially to make sure that the, the free is all free navigation. and the free trading routes will be achievable during the next to k 2. and this is an issue for several partners, but not each popping for itself rather than as a team. and you can watch the w full interview with the german defense, minnesota on the w news youtube channel. anytime you like. let's take a look at some of the stories making headlines today. at least 40 people have died and thousands of missing following severe flooding and hazy in the caribbean sea

heavy rain at the weekend cost floods and land slides in on dicing thousands of homes and wiping out crowds. the world food program has one that he is likely to face for that as offices in the upcoming hurricane season. your opinions highest court has rules opponents, controversial justice reform does violate the you little it found. the polish supreme court lacks independence and impartiality. pohden will now have to pay almost a 1000000000 euros in fines. the conservative government and will, sol says the you is undermining it's sovereignty. financial regulates as in the us, assuming finance the largest crypto currency trading exchange in the world. the case also targets the company's chinese canadian, found the trend pennies, how the securities and exchange commission accuse is by nonce of and slicing the size of the trades. carried out the secretly moving custom assets. finance said it

will defend the platform vigorously against the allegations. the last week to bangladesh now and the analysis carried out by d. w has found that the 1st for cheap closing in the south asian country is the plates and ground water levels. the clothing manufacturer require huge quantities of water, which many firms also think from the ground was the table. the practice has severely depleted water levels over the last decade of serious impact on the environment and on the farm is for pharma. up to the model on the ground water here is a precious resource for his fields. the heater lives on it, the title with the dry months vendor is nosing but every year he says it is becoming harder and harder to reach the i'm like you didn't what we've

never mind why this was happening. the most of the time we asked the mechanic sounds and he told us we would need a new type to reach deeper. i'm tyler brown. i'd say by drama. that's our increased our costs. i've gotten over that. and as a result, we have to spend $2.00 to $3.00 times as much money to irrigate the field into the city. so let's take a look at them. rough, almost like more now have seen ground water level steadily drop over the last 3 decade on the know what is to blame factories like this one? the bundle dish is the 2nd biggest closing exporter in the world. and fluids. manufacturing is a water intensive, business washing and dine. one kilogram of them can take 250 liters of water. that adds up. the country is domine factory, the middle consumer whopping 1500000000000 vito's a water every year. that is enough water to meet the needs of tacos,

20000000 residents for 10 months. and that is proof, dw, analyze joan, water level. this new forwarding area is where most of these factories are located . it found the ground water level is dropped sharply over to daniel beasley. this golf shows how much deeper one has to dig to find water don't mean by a government brand new fracturing. and these are your jobs has increased nearly full forward in other areas. rather, no factories the ground water levels have remain the same or even improved. they may still be wholesome factory. it's like this one have introduced new technologies that reduce the amount of water it'd be still suffers, need to have installed some water in the system that says we still need 20 the water for each kilogram of tech. so now we only use one liter bought this new technology is costly and not everyone here is willing to invest,

especially right orders from brands and customers keep scrolling. and i know the believe this is a difficult change to meet for the national. i'm that the global shift is needed in how text plaza manufacturer to see precious down what it is a shift. but many farmers who live in the areas around these factories desperately waiting on now, according to the united nations, roughly one 3rd of the food produced globally is last waste is every year. a south african company is on a mission to limit the amount of food is going to landfills. and to do this, it's employing an ancient process from east asia to and rich soil while also recycling food waste a lunch time is that event for torres and calvin college has the kids go back to

class kitchenware, cuz the cleaning up the message i left behind previous to the left, i have a food with go into the trash, adding to the 10000000 tons of food by south africa generates every year. but then came back to me by optic and to bear kashi an ancient process originating anastasia, the convent. so panic, master into soil, nutrients, recreate to compost, which we also use back into the, into the school in terms of loans and, and, and, and got in. because she differs some traditional combusting institutes for mentored, rather than d, composed, prepared and claim it didn't pay. so quality and cuts through twice to send to landfill. it's also a faster process, more hard junior income posting. and it really says, no greenhouse gas emissions that's pretty close to us. it is important we, we, we feel that it's part of the education that we need to teach young ones. and

secondly of us, the, like i said, the social responsibility, the result is a new tool to which composites in which some thousands gardens can survive. bringing because she to south africa was the brainchild and ask for about to go. now, gavin, having his company's services more than 300 clients across the country, and now he hopes to expand the venture. so here you go. so this is the finished product. what was in trouble? we all have to do a bit, reduce your personal impact and our business impact on the environment. back santobin the school hopes to set an example by recycling it's left, i have a food and helping put a lid on the food vice problem once. and so it sounds like a brilliant idea. we've got some sports news for you now and the baffle for the final place. and the bonus league next season is i still got finished the last in

the leak and had to face 2nd division slide handbook in a 2 like playoff in order to stay in the top flights. and they did not disappoint winning the 2nd leg 3. it's one retaining that place in the book this we have very used to be the only founding bonus we get clump to have never been relegated until 5 years ago. that is, when the m thinkable happens and that fell to the 2nd division palmed up home, fans knew that team at a steep hill to climb again stood guides. and in the early going habits looked like a team on a mission. just 6 minutes in sony kids or opened the scoring in style stood good. keep up with no chance against his real kids. and so hamburg went into the break and eating 2 goals to force extra time. and the home crowd was getting tense. then just 3 minutes after the restart stood, got made at one all, and so meo, left,

unmarked, and he put the ball into the back of the net. now, the host needed 3 goals to reach extra time. and then henberg shot themselves in the foot. 21 stood guards at know the host did 4 goals. danielle horror fernandez, failed to clear the ball at me who was there to mop up for a 2nd of the night. the after the goals tempest flags on the page and the visitors even added as their goal in the very last minute of added time. see less putting the final nail in handbooks, coughing. and that's how it ended stood guards live to play another season of top flag football really brought us off the boys. it was a lot of pressure for weeks now a lot of pressure,

especially before the relegation game. so or yeah, i'm really happy right now. i feel a little bit empty because there was so much the intensity and pressure, but the i'm really broad off of the most of the team members. on the other hand, smith's promotion yet again, and have to spend a 6 consecutive season in the lower tier. with that you're up to date coming up next. so science program tomorrow today looks at the move away from fossil fuels. i'm i new groups mckinnon. i'll be back at the top of the hour with more headlines. excellent. the

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