Ukrainian forces have gained control of the Dnipro left bank’s floodplain in Kherson Oblast, forcing the Russians to build new defensive lines on hills farther from the river, former Aidar Battalion company commander Yevhen Dykyi told Radio NV.
“In fact, the Dnipro floodplain is effectively under Ukrainian control. And now the Russians are trying to prevent any further steps. They have essentially ceded the floodplain to us, but they are trying to dig in and fortify themselves where the terrain begins to rise. Although it’s not accurate to call them hills, there is a slight elevation compared to the mostly flat terrain. At the moment, they are trying to dig in, fortify themselves, and establish some sort of defensive line along this elevation,” Dykyi said, noting that the Russians have nothing similar to the so-called Surovikin defensive line
Ah yes. The “stalemate” where Ukraine continuously gains ground…
Also with some losses, no significant progress on either side and everything going at an extremely slow pace; basically a stalemate… for now.
A newly established bridgehead on the “left” (Eastern) bank of the Dnipro certainly counts as significant progress.
It may become so, but it is not yet.
I wonder if there are precedents for creating one slowly for weeks, with the passivity of the enemy.It may become so, but it is not yet.
I think we’re holding different definitions of “significant progress”. Can you give an example of your definition? Do you only consider “significant progress” a full rout of Moscovite forces?
I don’t think you don’t appreciate what has happened so far. Occupying a terrain that is almost impassable, unusable, of no strategic or tactical value, etc, is not significant progress. When they overcome that terrain and establish a real bridgehead, capable of fortifying, expanding, providing logistical support, etc, it will be significant progress.
Is the terrain ahead more defensible than a river crossing?
Occupying a terrain that is almost impassable, unusable, of no strategic or tactical value, etc, is not significant progress.
I might agree with that logic, but the land on the left bank where the bridgehead is maybe only one of those things.
You’re assuming that Russia does not make any progress either, which is not true.
Link?
The easiest way to appreciate the progress of both would be to go to some timelapse on youtube, like this one.
Thanks!
Also the Institute for the Study of War’s website which has regular updates on the Ukraine war (including maps):
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Russia had been steadily moving forces from the left bank of the Dnipro to plug up holes elsewhere on the front which is what had opened up this opportunity. Great work by the UAF, this additional front is a massive complication for the Russians.
Fuck russia
I’d rather not. Ukrainians are much nicer looking :D
There is a Yakov Smirnoff joke in there somewhere
The source is the current director of the National Antarctic Science Center. Dr. Dykyi has not been in service since 2015, when the Aidar Battalion was dispanded following reports (from Amnesty International) of war crimes committed in Donbas.
Ah yes, famously neutral reports of amnesty international. One of them said that by defending Ukraine endangers russian soldiers and needs to stop. Another claimed that it’s UAF endangering civilians, and not russkies who were deliberately striking civilians targets.
Can you name the war crimes you mentioned without googling?
IIRC they abducted civilians and stole their money/possessions and
executedaccidentally killed civilians who fought back too hard.
