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Russian Bombs Target Key Kharkiv Dam Amid Flood Risks

4/15/2026

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On April 14, Russian forces targeted the Pechenehy Dam in Kharkiv Oblast with six guided bombs, according to Governor Oleh Syniehubov.
The dam is crucial for the region's water supply.
The bombs struck near the dam, but the structure remained undamaged.
The timing coincided with spring flooding, raising concerns about potential catastrophic flooding if the dam were destroyed.

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On April 14, Russian forces targeted the Pechenehy Dam in Kharkiv Oblast with six guided bombs, according to Governor Oleh Syniehubov.
The dam is crucial for the region's water supply.
The bombs struck near the dam, but the structure remained undamaged.
The timing coincided with spring flooding, raising concerns about potential catastrophic flooding if the dam were destroyed.