Molochna, Молочна | |
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Origin | Zaporizhia Oblast, Ukraine |
Mouth | Azov Sea |
Basin countries | Ukraine |
Length | 197 km |
Basin area | 3,450 km² |
Molochna River (Ukrainian: Молочна (річка), translit.: Molochna (richka): “The Milky (river)”; Russian: Моло́чная; translit.: Molochnaya), ancient Gerrhus or Gerrus (Ancient Greek: Γέρρος), is a river in the Zaporizhia Oblast of central Ukraine. It flows into the Molochny Liman in the Azov Sea. Its length is 197 km and its drainage basin is 3,450 km². A former island in the river contains the archaeological site of Kamyana Mohyla.