KYIV, Oct 17 – The destruction of Kakhovka hydroelectric dam caused damage to Ukraine worth almost $14 billion, exacerbating the already catastrophic consequences of the full-scale Russian invasion, according to a comprehensive report by the Ukrainian government and the UN.

According to the report, which was presented in Kyiv on Monday, direct damage to infrastructure and assets amounted to $2.79 billion, and the amount of damage exceeds $11 billion. As noted, long-term impact on the environment is the biggest problem, and direct damage to infrastructure and assets were largest in the energy and residential sectors.