Ukrainian marines landed on the left bank of the Kherson region and took enemy positions, - ISW
Date: 2023-10-19 Author: Кирило Загоруйко Categories: WAR
Units of two Ukrainian marine brigades probably crossed the Dnieper River on October 17-18 and landed on the left bank of the Kherson region.
According to the ISW report, yesterday's geolocated footage shows that Ukrainian fighters have advanced north from Peschanivka (14 km east of the city of Kherson and 3 km from the Dnieper River) and to Poyma (11 km east of the city of Kherson and 4 km from Dnieper River).
According to Russian media, two assault groups of the Ukrainian Armed Forces landed on the eastern bank of the Dnieper and broke through the defenses of the occupying forces, temporarily occupying the entire Poima and positions on the northern outskirts of Peschanivka. As of October 18, the invaders controlled only the southern part of Peschanivka.
It is noted that the military leadership of the Russian Federation is concerned about the ability of the troops to repel a potential Ukrainian offensive operation across the Dnieper. This is due to the state of the Russian group of troops on the left bank. In recent months, the Russian command has attracted a relatively larger number of elite units from the Kherson direction to support defensive operations in the Zaporozhye region.
There is growing concern among Russian military officers that this operation may be part of a larger plan. In their opinion, Ukraine wants to “expand the bridgehead” for a larger offensive.
“Notably, major and reliable Russian sources discuss Ukrainian actions on the eastern bank as being larger than previously documented tactical cross-river raids by Ukrainian forces,” the report states.
