Residents flooded the village of Demidov to stop the attack on Kyiv

So they were able to slow down the offensive

Residents of Demidovo destroyed the dam and flooded the village. So they were able to stop the advance of Russian troops and save Kiev, writes The New York Times.

Flooding in Demidovo could be another misfortune for residents. They have to dry at home, save last year's harvest from the cellars. But now it doesn't bother them.

At the beginning of the Russian offensive, they destroyed the dam and flooded the village. It was, in fact, a tactical victory. Together with the settlement, fields and swamps went under water. And the attack of Russian tanks became impossible. According to the residents, they do not regret the destruction for a minute.

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