Following a Russian attack that killed two French humanitarian workers in Kherson Oblast, foreign volunteers, NGO workers, and embassy staff are now prohibited from entering certain areas without permission from local authorities. The ban comes after the city of Beryslav, located in the region, was targeted by Russian forces. France plans to summon the Russian ambassador to condemn the killings, and the Kherson Oblast Military Administration stated that permission is required for foreign representatives to enter areas frequently shelled by Russian forces. This incident follows the deaths of two other foreign NGO workers in the region due to Russian shelling in September.
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed Russian observation posts and killed five Russians in Kherson Oblast using a thermal imaging drone and direct actions, allowing for more control on the southern front despite heavy enemy artillery fire.
Russian attacks in Kherson Oblast have resulted in the death of one man and injuries to seven people, including two children, over the past day. The region, which was liberated by Ukrainian forces in November 2022, continues to face daily attacks from Russian forces. The attacks involved various weapons and targeted civilians, violating the Geneva Conventions and constituting war crimes.
Ukrainian forces have gained control of the Dnipro left bank's floodplain in Kherson Oblast, forcing the Russians to retreat and establish new defensive lines on higher ground. The Russians have built the Surovikin defensive line, but they do not have the luxury of time as they did during its construction. This recent advancement by the Ukrainian Armed Forces is seen as a significant operation, with progress made towards cutting off a key road and expanding their foothold. Ukrainian forces have successfully deployed three brigades in the area, and the operation has resulted in the destruction of over a thousand occupiers and numerous pieces of equipment.
Ukrainian marines have established a bridgehead across the Dnipro River in Kherson Oblast, prompting Russian forces to resort to massive aerial firepower in an attempt to dislodge them. The Russian air force has been using long-range precision glide-bombs to target the Ukrainian forces, causing significant damage to the area. Ukrainian troops fear these bombs, which have been described as one of their biggest fears. The Ukrainian air force is working to protect the bridgehead, but reinforcements are needed to ensure the marines' success.
Russian soldiers reveal that Ukrainian Armed Forces have gained a foothold on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson Oblast, with approximately 500 Ukrainian troops entrenched in the Krynky area. The Ukrainians allegedly used reconnaissance groups dressed in Russian uniforms to approach Russian positions before launching an attack. Ukrainian infantry crossed the Dnipro through the forest, and Ukrainian forces continue to use high-speed boats and a low-flying helicopter in their operations. The Russian soldiers express concern about their losses and the difficulty of dislodging the Ukrainian forces.
Russian troops attacked the village of Yantarne in Kherson Oblast, Ukraine, injuring a 52-year-old man. The village is located on the west bank of the Dnipro River, which was liberated by Ukraine's Armed Forces in November 2022. Russian forces have been firing from the east bank, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries. Earlier on the same day, a strike on the residential district of Kherson killed a 72-year-old man and injured three others.
The Ukrainian military destroyed a Russian mobile coastal radar station called Predel-E, worth $200 million, in Kherson Oblast. The radar station was intended for over-the-horizon detection and was sent to monitor Ukrainian actions at sea and on land. The Ukrainian military stated that nothing can be hidden from them on their own land.
Russian forces attacked southern Kherson Oblast with KAB-500 guided munition, destroying one house and damaging several others. Russian artillery fire killed one civilian and injured two others in the region. The city of Kherson and other settlements in the region have been continuously subjected to Russian shelling since they were liberated by Ukrainian forces in November 2022.
Explosions were heard in several towns in Kherson Oblast, Ukraine, including Rykove where a large Russian ammunition depot was allegedly hit. The Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed the strike, and Ukrainian Air Force commander Mykola Oleshchuk posted a video of the fire and explosions. The cause of the explosions is unknown, but Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat hinted that Ukrainian partisans may be responsible.
Volunteers and regular Ukrainians have joined forces to help rescue those trapped in the catastrophic flood zone in Kherson Oblast, Ukraine, after Russian forces destroyed the Kakhovka dam over the Dnipro River on June 6. Many rushed directly to the site of the disaster to deliver drinking water, first aid, and food to those who decided not to evacuate. The challenging evacuations from the flood-hit area have been mainly conducted by Ukrainian first responders and volunteers, while none of the major international organizations have sent missions to help.
Ukrainian forces have established positions on the eastern bank of the Dnipro River, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), indicating that Russian forces are losing their defensive positions in the south. The scale and intentions of the landings are unknown, but leaked Pentagon intelligence suggests that Ukraine is planning a spring counteroffensive. The move places Ukrainian troops closer to Crimea and allows them to flank the Russian military from the west.
