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‘The Ultimate Terror’ Comes For a Teacher In Kherson
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‘The Ultimate Terror’ Comes For a Teacher In Kherson

The scariest scenario Kherson residents once prepared for becomes a reality, as water continues to rise in the flooded city. Ukrainian sources report shelling of terrified residents evacuating.

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Before the dam gave way, it was a cautionary tale for children.

Don't misbehave, or the big bad dam will blow! 

Students in elementary school were regularly taught what to do in case the dam was breached. Like an earthquake drill in California; or an active shooting drill in … well, much of America.

“It was the ultimate terror,” said Anna Khlivna, on the s…

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