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Who Do Russians Blame for the Kakhovka Dam's Destruction?

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Ukraine's Kakhovka dam was destroyed in the early hours of June 6, sparking an environmental and humanitarian crisis in the partially-occupied Kherson region. Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for causing the collapse of the dam.

But who do Russians believe is responsible for the catastrophe? We asked people on the streets of Moscow what they think.

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