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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.

Authors: Olena Makarenko[4]and Liza Pyrozhkova[5]

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