Ukrainian frontier guards

Ukrainian frontier guards are seen at the end of Ukrainian island Kosa Tuzla in Kerchynsky channel, Southern Ukraine, on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003. Unfinished Russian dam is seen on the background. The dam construction resulted in shorter distance between the dam and hence the stream velocity. The more intensive stream washes away some 5-7 meters of island a day. The island became 97 meters shorter and 40 meters narrower, according to the information of Ukraine's parliament temporary committee for providing parliamentary control over state boundary in Kosa Tuzla island region. The island destruction continues causing a threat to split the it into two parts. Ukrainian workers discuss probable ways to strengthen the shore line. "Over 400 bags filled with sand protect Tuzla from water flow today ". Photo by Viktor Pobedinsky / UNIAN