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Konka (river, Kherson Oblast)

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Not to be confused with Konka (river, Zaporizhzhia Oblast). River in Kherson Oblast, Ukraine
Konka
Location
Country Ukraine
Oblast Kherson Oblast
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationNear Prydniprovske
 • coordinates47°19′48″N 36°26′46″E / 47.33000°N 36.44611°E / 47.33000; 36.44611
MouthDnieper
 • coordinates46°29′36″N 32°18′23″E / 46.49333°N 32.30639°E / 46.49333; 32.30639
Basin features
ProgressionDnieperDnieper–Bug estuaryBlack Sea
View of the Konka near Hola Prystan

The Konka (Ukrainian: Конка) is a left tributary of the Dnieper, flowing through Kherson Oblast. Much of the river runs parallel to the Dnipro in its south. It originates near the town of Prydniprovske, through the cities of Oleshky and Hola Prystan before confluencing with the Dnipro.

History

Role in Russo-Ukrainian War

See also: Southern Ukraine campaign and Russian occupation of Kherson oblast

During the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Dnipro River became a frontline after the Ukrainian forces completed the Liberation of Kherson . In late October 2023, there were visual evidences that Ukrainian troops successfully crossed the Dnipro and gained some presence around the Konka River.

References

  1. Hird, Karolina; Evans, Angelica; Harward, Christina; Bailey, Riley; Clark, Mason (2023-10-22). "Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment - October 22, 2023". Institute for the Study of War. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
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