The Dammed Strategy: How Russia's Kakhovka Gamble Will Shape the War's Future The detonation of Ukraine's Kakhovka dam in June 2023 was a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict.
The catastrophic flooding that ensued created a new landscape for military operations, one where vegetation has become as crucial as firepower.
The area surrounding the drained reservoir is now a "no man's land" of sorts, where Russian and Ukrainian forces engage in reconnaissance and ambush.