Attraction Introduction Located in central Afghanistan, it is the largest reservoir in Afghanistan. The Helmand River flows through this reservoir, with Baghlan to its north, Khost to its east, and Kandahar to its south. Originally an important irrigation and hydroelectric power facility for Afghanistan, the Kajaki Reservoir has also been a subject of dispute between Iran and Afghanistan.
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The Kajaki Dam was also hit by U.S. bombs, and some nearby land was flooded. This bombing further worsened the already difficult lives of the Afghan people. In peacetime, water conservancy projects can benefit local communities, but in wartime, they may become military targets coveted by the enemy.
Kabul, Afghanistan
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