Ukraine's Troop Build-up and Success Across Dnipro River Raises Concerns

Ukraine's military has reportedly crossed onto the Russian-occupied left bank of the Dnipro River, with the armed forces general staff confirming shelling by Russia in the southern Kherson region. Ukrainian troops have advanced up to 4km east of the river, aiming to sever Russia's land corridor to the Crimean peninsula and complicate the Kremlin's supply lines. The counteroffensive has been slow, but the latest advance suggests an attempt to expand their control in anticipation of a larger offensive. Russia claims Ukraine's operation is failing, while casualties and shelling continue in the region.