Siverskodonetsk’s signature lake has nearly dried up under occupation
In occupied Sievierodonetsk, Lake Chyste—which was one of the city’s main landmarks before the full-scale war—has almost completely dried up.
Photos and videos showing the current state of the lake have appeared online.
Chyste Lake is an artificial reservoir created in the 1950s on the site of natural springs. It was later deepened, its bottom reinforced, and a water conduit connected from the Borova River.
Before the full-scale invasion began, the lake remained a popular recreational spot for local residents. The lake was home to carp and crucian carp, swans would visit, and in winter, city residents would go ice skating there.
Now, judging by the published footage, the body of water has almost completely dried up.
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