Sunak cautions on blame for Kakhovskaya dam attack

The prime minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, indicated that it is premature to assign blame to any side for the destruction of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric facility. He spoke with reporters as he traveled toward Washington, stressing that intelligence agencies have not yet reached a conclusive verdict on who orchestrated what he called a terrible attack on Ukraine’s hydroelectric infrastructure. In Sunak’s view, the current flow of information remains insufficient to produce a definitive attribution, and the public should expect a careful, evidence-based assessment before any firm statements are made. The emphasis was on restraint and a commitment to clarity, rather than rushing to judgments in the absence of complete data. The remarks reflect a broader caution shared by policymakers as they monitor developments closely and await a fuller intelligence picture before drawing any conclusions about responsibility or motive.