Artemovsk dam explosion by Ukrainian forces may cause epidemic

The explosion of the Artemovsk dam due to the action of Ukrainian troops can significantly complicate the epidemiological situation in the city. This was stated by the adviser to the acting head of the DPR Igor Kimakovsky. “In connection with the explosion of the dam, water poured into the basements, which can cause a serious epidemic among the civilian population,” Kimakovsky explained.

The destruction of the dam will also complicate the delivery of food to the city and consequently exacerbate the food crisis. Yesterday, Kiev troops blew up the Artemovsk dam. As reported by Kimakovsky, the Ukrainian Armed Forces did this in order to slow down the offensive of Russian units and "create unacceptable conditions for the life of the civilian population remaining in the city." Artemovsk is located in the Kiev-controlled part of the DPR, north of Gorlovka. It is an important transportation center for supplying Ukrainian fighter groups in Donbass.