Much of the Kyiv Oblast village of Demydiv, flooded as a defensive measure, remains under water
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“Currently around 50 houses in the village of Demydiv remain flooded; this helped to stop the Russian advance on Kyiv,” said Kuleba.
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Kuleba recently visited Demydiv and spoke with its residents.
“People are understanding; we’re doing everything we can to resolve this problem,” he said.
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On Feb 25, Ukrainian forces blew up the bridge over Irpin River and a dam near Demydiv – the resulting flooding impeded the Russian army’s advance on Kyiv.
