Konka (river, Kherson Oblast) explained

Konka (river, Kherson Oblast) should not be confused with Konka (river, Zaporizhzhia Oblast).

Konka
Source1 Location:Near Prydniprovske
Mouth:Dnieper
Mouth Coordinates:46.4933°N 32.3064°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Type2:Oblast

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.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hird . Karolina . Evans . Angelica . Harward . Christina . Bailey . Riley . Clark . Mason . 2023-10-22 . Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment - October 22, 2023 . 2023-10-29 . . en.