 Flood from Kharkov-Kadam explosion disrupts Russian defensive positions. The destruction of the Kharkov-Kadam is significantly changing the geography and topography of the Kursan frontline sector in southern Ukraine and disrupting Russian military positions on the eastern bank of the Nipro River. That's according to the Institute for the Study of War, in its latest report. The think tank said near-infrared imagery indicates that the flooding is heavily disrupting Russian-prepared defensive positions on the east bank of the Nipro River, especially affecting Russian first-line positions in Holapristan and Oleshki. Various sources reported that Oleshki, Holapristan, Kozachi, Lahari and Nipriani are almost entirely flooded with water levels rising to the height of a one-story building in some areas. The Ukrainian headquarters established to remediate the consequences of the dam's destruction reported that as of June 7th, 29 settlements are partially or fully flooded, 19 of which are located on the Ukrainian-controlled territory and 10 on Russian-occupied territories. Flooding will likely worsen and further change the geography in Kursan region over the next 72 hours. The report notes, The flooding has destroyed many Russian first-line field fortifications that the Russian military intended to use to defend against Ukrainian attacks. Rapid flooding has likely forced Russian personnel and military equipment in Russian main concentration points in Oleshki and Holapristan to withdraw. Russian forces had previously used these positions to shell Kursan city and other settlements on the west of Kursan. The report concludes.