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war-and-environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Kakhovka Reservoir: A Reminder of Ukraine's Wars.

The destruction of the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine has caused the draining of one of Europe's largest reservoirs, revealing submerged military objects that offer a reminder of wars past and present on Ukrainian soil. The water level at the location had fallen by around four metres, exposing remnants of S-300 rockets, Smerch rockets, and munitions from World War Two. The reservoir has lost nearly three-quarters of its volume, and evidence is growing that there was an explosion at the dam around the time it collapsed, according to Ukrainian and U.S. intelligence reports and seismic data from Norway.

via Reuters|

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conflict2 years ago•4 min saved

WWII weapons uncovered as Ukraine dam reservoir drained.

The draining of Ukraine's Kakhovka Reservoir, caused by the destruction of the Khakhovka Dam, is revealing weapons dating back to World War II. Explosive technicians are destroying mines and other weapons found. The receding waters are also showing scars from Ukraine's wars. Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of destroying the dam, which has caused flooding affecting an estimated 38,000 people in southern Ukraine. The Kakhovka Reservoir holds about 4 trillion gallons of water and serves as a cooling source for the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

via msnNOW|

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war-and-history2 years ago•1 min saved

Ukraine's Dam Breach Reveals WWII Weapons as Russia Prepares for Conflict

The draining of Ukraine's Kakhovka reservoir, which was destroyed during World War II, is revealing modern and older weapons, including remnants of air-defense missiles and munitions from the Second World War. Explosive technicians are destroying mines and other weapons found, and authorities have ordered civilians to stay away due to the lurking dangers. The area is also complicated by unexploded ordnance and Russian shelling, making it difficult for officials and journalists to verify unverified videos and images of skulls found in mud.

via Business Insider|

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environment2 years ago•4 min saved

Ukrainian island community submerged by Russian-occupied dam damage.

The rising water levels in the Kakhovka Reservoir, caused by spring rains and snowmelt, are submerging the islands in the southern part of the reservoir, which is controlled by Russian forces. The last dam downstream in the Kherson region is controlled by Russian forces, and the sluice gates remain closed, causing the water to crest over the top of the dam. The islands' community is left with limited food deliveries and no contact with the outside world, and their homes and gardens are being destroyed. The reservoir is crucial for Ukraine's drinking water and power supply, and the environmental damage caused by the Russian-occupied dam is a cause for concern.

via Yahoo News|

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