➡️The total water volume is 18.2 km³.
➡️It is used for many different applications, such as: supplying hydroelectric stations, Irrigation Systems/farms, Industrial plants...
➡️Another important function is the provision of the North Crimean Canal with water.
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WHERE IS IT?
➡️Located in the #Kherson oblast.
➡️Situated on the #Dnipro river, as the biggest & last dam out of the 6 on the Dnipro reservoir system.
➡️Geolocation: 46°46′34.12″N 33°22′17.44″E
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THE NORTHERN CRIMEA CANAL:
➡️It was mainly built in the '60-'70s & has been providing 85% of Crimea's water.
➡️#Ukraine it shut down in 2014 after the Russian annexation of Crimea.
➡️However, the flow of water was restored in 2022 during the #Russian invasion.
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RUSSIAN DEPENDENCE ON WATER:
➡️As stated earlier in a study (2017), 85% water in #Crimea comes from this canal (~from the Nova Kakhovka dam)
"But the other 15%?"
➡️Brought in by trucks/trains from the KerchBridge & land connection, which are now unavailable (partial)
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BUT IT IS RUSSIA!
➡️Correct, they don't have the best reputation for making calculated decisions when it comes to #Ukraine, but this would mean the literal death of their "cherished" peninsula.
➡️But what about the Oskil river? This hadn't many drawbacks for #Russia...
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WHAT IF?
➡️Aren't we all curious about possible scenario's & how things could have happened?
➡️The possible flood area of this destruction was mapped in this youtube video. I've added a reference photo above, for better comparison. 👌()
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CURRENT SITUATION:
➡️After the recent #Russian withdrawal out of the #Kherson region, things have definitely shifted in favor of the #Ukranians.
➡️However there was some damage reported, probably as collateral damage when the bridges were blown up by 🇷🇺.
➡️Source: @CNN
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FUTURE PROSPECTS?
➡️Nothing is clear about the future, definitely not when #Putin is involved.
➡️The dam stays in artillery range for the #Russians, so they can always resort to it as a last, final option.
➡️However you see it, the sooner this war stops, the better. ✌️
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FINAL WORDS.
➡️Want to thank you for taking your time to read this thread.
➡️If you found it usefull in any way or form, make sure to❤️&♻️, it would help me out!
➡️Enjoy the rest of your day! 🇺🇦
I will evaluate each piece of equipment with some specifics & interesting facts about it. ⤵️
Enjoy!
2S1 GVOZDIKA:
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➡️Fires a 122 mm shell, with a range of 15 km.
➡️It is a fully amphibious vehicle, meaning it stays functional on land & water.
➡️There are 292 units in 🇺🇦 service & 6 🇷🇺 have been captured so far.
2S3 AKATSIYA:
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➡️Fires a 152.4 mm shell, with a range of 18,5 km.
➡️The Akatsiya can cross 3m wide trenches & climb 30° gradients.
➡️There are 256 units in 🇺🇦 service & 31 🇷🇺 have been captured so far.
In the recent months we have seen the 🇷🇺 signature move: MISSILE ATTACKS on major cities & infrastructure.
Most of the missiles are launched from strategic bombers (& a smaller part from ships)
➡️An important military airbase is #Engels-2:
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ENGELS-2, WHERE IS IT?
➡️Located deep into #Russia and unreachable for any counteroffensive actions.
➡️Distances to 🇺🇦 cities range from 750 km up to 1250 km.
➡️I've drawn some examples on the map below:
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WHAT IS STATIONED THERE?
➡️It was historically home to the 22nd Guards Heavy Bomber Aviation Division, but in 2009 this was reformed.
➡️Now it is the operating airbase for the 184th & 121st Guards Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment