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Kakhovka Dam destruction: Tracking the catastrophe’s aftermath down the Dnipro River

by Olena Makarenko and Liza Pyrozhkova July 6, 2023 10:05 PM 1 min read
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The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam had catastrophic consequences for several southern Ukrainian regions. It destroyed people's homes, affected the environment, and led to water shortages. The Kyiv Independent went to the affected areas to see the scale of the catastrophe.

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