Washington warns there will be “likely many deaths”, as Russia denies reponsibility. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Kyiv also called for a meeting of the UN Security Council and warned of a potential “ecocide” after 150 tonnes of engine oil spilled into the river.
The United States “cannot say conclusively what happened at this point,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters.
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