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Jun 2023
48m 58s

Ukraine: Thousands displaced by Kakhovka...

Bbc World Service
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Rising floodwaters prompt an emergency evacuation in southern Ukraine as homes are destroyed and landmines are swept away from the front line. President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was shocked by the lack of outside help from aid agencies, including those from the United Nations, as well as the Red Cross. Also on the programme: Is Canada about to experience ... Show More
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