# Why Ukraine’s drained Kakhovka Dam is strategic for Russia

https://mins.news/en/item/44007

- France 24, 2026-09-03 15:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260903-why-ukraine-drained-kakhovka-dam-strategic-russia

> Since Russian forces blew up the Kakhovka Dam in June 2023, small groups of Russian soldiers have been moving slowly through the drained reservoir. A military expert said the infiltration is intended for reconnaissance in the “no man’s land,” rather than preparation for a future offensive.