Ukraine Calls Russia "Terrorist State" At World Court After Nova Kakhovka Dam Blast

"Russia's actions are the actions of a terrorist state, an aggressor," Ukraine told the International Court of Justice.

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Ukraine branded Russia a "terrorist state" at the International Court of Justice on Tuesday, accusing it of destroying a major dam in what it said was a campaign of violence dating back years.

"Just today, Russia blew up a major dam located in Nova Kakhovka, causing significant civilian evacuations, harsh ecological damages," Ukraine's representative Anton Korynevych told the top UN court.

"Russia's actions are the actions of a terrorist state, an aggressor."

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