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Zaporizhzhia Village Faces Danger Amid Ongoing War
10/10/2025
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Story summary
- Verkhnya Krynytsya in Zaporizhzhia is now dangerous due to ongoing war.
- The Kakhovka dam destruction in June 2023 caused severe flooding and displacement.
- Russia's invasion in February 2022 led to village occupation, with locals fleeing.
- Satellite images show a new road to the author's childhood home, signaling occupation.
- Locals fear speaking to the media due to retribution from Russian forces.
