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Add as preferred source on GoogleThe Belgorod governor reports a Ukrainian strike damaging a local dam, risking floods. Residents in nearby settlements are advised to evacuate.
MOSCOW (Reuters) -The governor of Russia's Belgorod region said on Saturday that Ukraine had struck a dam on a local reservoir, causing damage.
In a statement on Telegram, Vyacheslav Gladkov said that repeat strikes on the dam could risk flooding, and advised residents of parts of two border settlements, Shebekino and Bezlyudovka, to leave their homes for temporary accommodation.
Belgorod region borders Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region, and has come under attack by Kyiv's forces since the outbreak of full-scale conflict between the two sides in 2022.
There was no immediate comment from Kyiv.
(Reporting by Reuters, Writing by Felix Light; Editing Aidan Lewis)
A dam is a barrier that holds back water, creating a reservoir. It is used for various purposes, including water supply, irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power generation.
Flooding is an overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. It can occur due to heavy rainfall, snowmelt, or the failure of a dam or levee.
A reservoir is a large natural or artificial lake used to store water for various uses, including drinking water supply, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation.
A border settlement refers to a community or town located near a national border, often affected by cross-border activities, including trade and conflict.
In military terms, a strike refers to an attack or offensive action against a target, often involving the use of weapons or military force.
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