War
Details
Event title
Ukraine - Dam blast in eastern Ukraine leaves 10 soldiers dead
Source
Main event
Event date (UTC)
2024-11-13 07:57:50
Last update (UTC)
2025-01-07 17:42:19
Severity
High
Area range
Multiple countries wide event
Address/Affected area(s)
Ukraine and Russia
At least 10 Ukrainian soldiers died in the Donetsk region after the Kurakhovo Reservoir dam was blown up, TASS reported, citing Russian security forces.The blast flooded nearby areas, trapping soldiers in positions close to the dam. The soldiers reportedly drowned as were unable to escape the rising water.The flooding also extended to nearby basements, where civilians may have sought shelter.