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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Pjotr Sauer

Russian forces accused of blocking flood evacuation efforts in Ukraine

The flooded village of Dnipryany, in Russian-occupied Ukraine.
The flooded village of Dnipryany, in Russian-occupied Ukraine. Photograph: AP

Russian forces in control of a Ukrainian town on the occupied southern side of the Dnipro River near Kherson have been accused of preventing evacuation efforts after flooding caused by the Nova Kakhovka dam bursting.

The town of Oleshky appears to be the worst-affected area in territory controlled by Russia. Videos and photographs from the scene have depicted severe flooding and residents stranded on the roofs of their cottages.

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