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Q147 (NDA-II/2023) Geography › Maps & Locations Official Key

The Nova Kakhovka dam, which was in news recently, is situated in

Explanation

The Nova Kakhovka dam is situated on the Dnipro River in the Kherson Oblast of southern Ukraine. It was a major hydroelectric power plant and a vital water source for southern Ukraine, including the Crimean Peninsula, and provided cooling water for the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.

  • The dam made international headlines in June 2023 when it was breached during the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
  • The destruction led to catastrophic flooding in downstream areas, significant environmental damage, and the displacement of thousands of residents.
  • The site is strategically located in an area that has seen intense fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces.

Given its geographical location within the sovereign territory of Ukraine, Option C is the correct answer.

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