Reuters: Ukraine stages raids across Dnipro River as counteroffensive looms
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukrainian forces based on the western side of the River Dnipro are frequently carrying out raids on the eastern bank near the city of Kherson to try to dislodge Russian troops, a regional official said on Tuesday.
Russian forces have held the eastern side of the Dnipro near Kherson since retreating from the southern city in November after months of occupation, but Ukraine is expected to launch a spring counteroffensive to try to recapture more territory.
Yuriy Sobolevskiy, deputy head of the Kherson regional administration, said the raids were intended to reduce the combat capability of Russian troops who have been shelling Kherson city since being forced to retreat.
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WNU Editor: There has been a lot of reports in recent days that Ukraine has established a bridgehead on the eastern bank of the Dnipro river .... Ukrainian troops have established a bridgehead on the east bank of the Dnipro river, implying Russia's defensive positions are weakening, report says (Business Insider). More here .... Ukraine war: Kyiv sets up positions across key Dnipro River - reports (BBC).
Even Russian war commentators are saying this is an ominous development for Russia.
I am not sure that this is the great Ukrainian push that many have been predicting. That terrain is marshland divided by 3 rivers. The only way that Ukrainian vehicles can move in this region is on the roads that are easily exposed to Russian fire. In fact. Russia has started using their 500lb glide bombs, and specifically in this region (see tweet below).
The Ukrainian landings across the Dnieper river in Kherson were apparently met with a pair of UMPK, the winged FAB bombs.
— Fennec_Radar (@RadarFennec) April 24, 2023
Little preview what awaits the "Spring Counter Offensive" I figure. pic.twitter.com/CJEPmJdFNK