Bakhmutka
The Bakhmutka or Bakhmutovka[1][2] (Ukrainian: Бахмутка; formerly also Bakhmut) is a river in the Donetsk Oblast of Ukraine; a right tributary of the Siverskyi Donets.
| Bakhmutka | |
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 Footbridge over the Bakhmutka at Siversk | |
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| Native name | Бахмутка (Ukrainian) |
| Location | |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Oblast | Donetsk |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 48°21′14″N 38°03′57″E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Siverskyi Donets |
• coordinates | 48°55′33″N 38°02′22″E |
| Length | 88 kilometres (55 mi) |
| Basin size | 1,680 square kilometres (650 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Don |
The length is 88 km and the drainage basin area is 1680 km2. It thaws in early March and freezes in December. The water is partially used for technical needs and for irrigation.
The river flows through the city of Bakhmut.[3] Siversk is also located on the Bakhmutka.
References
- Shao, Elena; Hernandez, Marco (9 March 2023). "Satellite images show widespread destruction after heavy fighting in Bakhmut". The New York Times. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
One image, taken on Monday by Maxar Technologies, shows that bridges across the Bakhmutovka River have been destroyed.
- "At Ukraine front, embattled Bakhmut residents desperate for water". France 24. 28 January 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
But when it became too dangerous to reach the well in their eastern neighbourhood, which has seen some of the worst fighting, they finally undertook the treacherous journey across the Bakhmutovka river to flee the besieged city.
- Dilkoff, Dimitar (21 May 2023). "Bakhmut: From 'City Of Wine And Roses' To 'Hell On Earth'". Retrieved 27 May 2023.
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