US EditionRussia Strikes Key Pechenihy Dam, Forcing Sudden Closure in Kharkiv Region
Russian forces hit the Pechenihy Reservoir dam with a missile, halting traffic while emergency teams assess damage amid ongoing attacks, Ukrainian military said contingency plans are in place.
- Russian forces struck the Pechenihy dam in Ukraine's Kharkiv region on December 7, 2025, halting all traffic across the structure, as reported by Oleksandr Husarov, head of the Pechenihy village council.
- The dam suffered a partial collapse, making transit impossible, and local officials have suspended all movement on the roadway.
- The Pechenihy Reservoir, crucial for supplying over 70% of Kharkiv's drinking water, is currently under assessment for damage by engineers and emergency services.
- Local authorities have reported no casualties so far, while structural experts evaluate the dam's integrity post-attack.
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Russian forces struck the Pechenihy dam in Ukraine’s eastern Kharkiv region, damaging an important piece of infrastructure and forcing authorities to suspend traffic across the structure, Suspilne reported on December 7. Every article pushes back against disinformation. Your support keeps our team in the field. DONATE NOW Local officials said the dam at the Pechenihy reservoir was hit by a single missile around midday, with no casualties report…
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