The 16th Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has issued an official statement following the Russian invaders' attempts to destroy the Pecheneg Dam, located in the Kharkiv region. The soldiers emphasize that appropriate plans for responding to the Russian strikes and their consequences were developed in advance.
Points of attention
- Despite potential disruptions to logistics caused by the dam's destruction, Ukrainian Defense Forces are prepared to overcome challenges swiftly with specialized engineering capabilities and established protocols.
- The defense and resilience demonstrated by the 16th Army Corps reflect Ukraine's strategic readiness and commitment to protecting vital infrastructure and civilian lives in the face of Russian aggression.
What impact does the defeat of the Pecheneg Dam have on the front?
What is important to understand is that the Pecheneg Dam is a critically important facility that ensures water supply, ecosystem stability, and safety for dozens of settlements in the Kharkiv region.
De facto, this means that the attacks on the dam in question are new attempts by the Russians to harm the civilian population.
Since Russia has previously struck this facility, Ukraine has already managed to find backup routes in case the dam is damaged — that is, it will not be possible to disrupt the enemy's logistics.
Secondly, Ukrainian units have accumulated the necessary supplies of material and technical means. Therefore, the temporary possible loss of the ability to move through the dam will not have a critical impact on the conduct of hostilities.
Moreover, if there is an urgent need to restore the crossing, the Defense Forces of Ukraine will do so in the shortest possible time.
For this, there are special engineering facilities and specialists who are already working according to established schemes, — explained the 16th Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
