Ukrainians living near the Dnipro River abandoned inundated homes and rescue teams evacuated people and their pets Wednesday as floodwaters peaked across a swathe of southern Ukraine following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam. Ukrainian officials warned of the dangers of floating mines unearthed by flooding and the spread of disease and hazardous chemicals. Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
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