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international-relations-military-conflict2 years ago

"UK Intelligence: Russia's Ineffective Offensive in Ukraine Explained"

The UK Defense Ministry has reported that Russia's Dnipr Group of Forces has been unsuccessful in dislodging Ukrainian defenders from the east bank of the Dnieper River, despite having a significant advantage in the area. Ukraine made gains in the southern Kherson region in late 2022, pushing Russian forces back to the east bank, and has been maintaining control in the area. Both sides continue to engage in military operations, with Ukraine facing logistical difficulties but remaining committed to expanding its bridgehead across the river.

via Newsweek|
#dnieper-river#international-relations-military-conflict#military-conflict
conflictwar2 years ago

Ukrainian Marines Brave Dnieper River for Risky Mission

Ukrainian marines have been leading a brutal and futile assault across the Dnieper River in an attempt to recapture territory from Russian troops. The soldiers and marines describe the conditions as extremely difficult, with nowhere to dig in and constant shelling. The offensive has been closely watched as a potential turning point in Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian forces, but soldiers on the ground say the situation is dire and describe it as a "suicide mission." Both sides have suffered heavy losses, and the hope is to create a breakthrough deep enough to threaten Russia's supply routes and hold in the south.

via Yahoo News|
#casualties#conflictwar#counteroffensive
conflict2 years ago

Ukraine's Strategic Advances and Casualties in Dnipro River Battles

Ukraine's marine corps claims to have secured multiple bridgeheads on the eastern bank of the Dnieper River in the Kherson region, resulting in significant Russian casualties and the destruction of ammunition depots and military equipment. This marks a strategic advancement for Ukraine across one of Russia's key barriers. Western officials confirm that Ukraine has established a foothold on the eastern side of the river, with portions of three brigades present. However, the gains are considered small in the overall ground war, and neither side is currently capable of mounting decisive offensive operations. Ukraine is struggling to gain support from allies as attention is focused on other conflicts, and no additional military funds have been promised.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#conflict#dnieper-river#kherson-region
conflict2 years ago

"Russia's Dnieper Bridgehead: Ukrainian Foothold and Russian Troop Movements"

Russian commanders have ordered a tactical withdrawal amid intense fighting on the eastern banks of the Dnieper River, where Ukrainian forces have established bridgeheads. The Ukrainian operation has tied up a substantial number of Russian forces and is a complex endeavor due to the challenges of conducting river crossings in the current conflict. The Ukrainian counteroffensive has faced setbacks and gained little territorial gain, but the recent developments on the Dnieper's left bank in the Kherson region pose a threat to Russian supply lines and could potentially complicate Russia's efforts in Crimea. The bridgehead is drawing Russian forces towards it and may require more time to establish and expand.

via Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty|
#conflict#counteroffensive#dnieper-river
conflictwar2 years ago

Ukraine's Strategic Advances and Defenses in the War Against Russia

Ukrainian forces have reportedly expanded their foothold on the Russian-controlled bank of the Dnieper river in southern Ukraine, according to a war map published by the Institute for the Study of War. The map shows advances made by Kyiv's troops on the east bank of the Dnieper, with confirmed gains in western Zaporizhia Oblast and Kherson Oblast. Ukrainian forces continue their activity in the region, while Russian forces conduct glide-bomb strikes on the west bank of the river.

via Newsweek|
#conflictwar#counteroffensive#dnieper-river
conflict2 years ago

Ukraine's Dnieper River Crossings Trigger Tensions with Russia

Russian forces have shelled southern Ukrainian cities as Ukrainian forces reportedly establish a foothold on the eastern bank of the Dnieper River, which is controlled by Russian forces. The extent and objectives of these Ukrainian successes are unclear, but analysts believe that if Ukraine goes ahead with a spring counteroffensive, a major goal would be to break through the land corridor that Russia managed to capture early in the war between its territory and the annexed Crimean Peninsula. The fighting has become a war of attrition, with neither side able to gain momentum.

via Al Jazeera English|
#conflict#counteroffensive#dnieper-river
international2 years ago

Ukraine's Troop Movements Raise Tensions and Speculation.

Ukrainian troops have established positions on the eastern side of the Dnieper River, leading to speculation of a spring counteroffensive to break through the land corridor between Russia and the annexed Crimean Peninsula. Recent fighting has become a war of attrition, but Ukraine has received sophisticated weapons from its Western allies and new troops freshly trained in the West. The Kremlin-installed head of the Kherson region denied Ukrainian forces have established a foothold on the east bank of the Dnieper. Russian forces have launched attacks on Kharkiv and the surrounding region, causing damage but no casualties.

via The Associated Press|
#counteroffensive#dnieper-river#international