Nejde o dn sebevraedn Banzai toky, ktermi se proslavila Zelenskho hlavn komisaka Zauhl, jak jsme informovali pi na analze bitvy o Severodonck! Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. [76] Later, Reznikov said that there was a misunderstanding during his interview, and that 1 million is the total manpower of the Ukrainian "security and defense sector". Among experts polled by the Kyiv Independent, these Ukrainian operations carried out by small groups were more attempts to probe Russian defenses and keep Russian forces away from Donbas rather than operations to make substantial territorial gains. But its a problem that can be solved, especially when it comes to just one frontline section.. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. REUTERS/Rod Nickel. As a result, Ukraine has liberated a total of 44 villages and towns, according to Ukraine's local military-civilian administration in Kherson Oblast. Not Antoniuk, 46, who says he's going nowhere: "It's my city. Besides, a strong air defense would be necessary against Russian aviation based in large numbers in occupied Crimea. [149], On 22 October Russian occupation authorities urged residents in the city of Kherson to "leave immediately" citing what they called the tense military situation. ", A view shows the damaged Antonivskyi bridge in the aftermath of shelling, in Kherson, Ukraine, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released July 27, 2022. [17] According to Pantelis Boubouras, Greece's honorary consul in Kherson, the Ukrainians had relatively easily broken the Russian first line of defense near Kherson city, but had encountered much stiffer resistance at the Russian second line of defense in the area. The Russian forces originally aimed towards capturing the major port city of Odesa from the southeast, but were forced back following their defeat at the Battle of Voznesensk, and ultimately only succeeded in occupying a small part of Mykolaiv Oblast, most notably Snihurivka. Meanwhile, Ukraine intensified its attacks on Russian concentration points, ammunition depots, bridges and other targets. "[93], Though these Ukrainian attacks were met with some success, they did not cripple Russian defenses in the south or achieve a breakthrough. Ukrainian authorities released a photo showing the raising of the Ukrainian flag in Vysokopillia by Ukrainian forces. "I am not thinking about leaving.". However, the main line of Russian defenses did not retreat as initially planned. KYIV, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Ukrainian forces have had "successes" in three areas of the Russian-occupied region of Kherson, a Ukrainian regional official said on Wednesday, two days after Kyiv. Following the launch of the Kherson counteroffensive in Southern Ukraine in late August, Ukrainian forces began a second counteroffensive in early September in Kharkiv Oblast, in Eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian officials reported that Russian forces may be preparing for offensive operations in Zaporizhia and Kherson oblasts. While quickly managing to capture the city of Kherson on the western bank of the Dnipro, Russian forces were unable to proceed much further into Mykolaiv Oblast, and had to give up plans for an overland assault on the key Ukrainian port city of Odesa. Russian military commanders had reportedly requested to retreat to more defensible positions, but President Putin had intervened and forbidden any retreat which would give up Kherson city. Advancing Ukrainians should avoid over-concentrating and move forward as company-based units saturated with man-portable anti-aircraft systems to work against Russian close support aircraft, Levin believes. Two weeks ago, a Russian Grad rocket slammed into his apartment building roof. Officials estimate just 50,000 people remain of a pre-war population of 279,000, and they are now advising the rest to leave, as long as the city remains within range of Russia's guns across the river. Multiple precision strikes using Himars made Russian positions on the west side of the river impossible to resupply. Covers energy, agriculture and politics in Western Canada with the energy transition a key area of focus. The most comprehensive solution to manage all your complex and ever-expanding tax and compliance needs. T he great wars of the 20th century pivoted on counter-offensives: the Allied landings at Normandy; Douglas MacArthur's surprise attack on Inchon in the Korean war; Norman Schwarzkopf's "left. They need far more HIMARS, far more drones and, as you say, modern planes. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The aftertaste is that all of this is but a remake of Russias retreat from northern Ukraine in April, he said. According to the ISW, local sources reported on September 7 that Ukrainian forces had struck Izyum and Kupiansk, likely to stop Russian forces from reinforcing the front lines in these cities. [111] Later that day, Ukrainian sources claimed that four small villages had already been retaken, though Ukrainian soldiers also stated their opinion that this operation was not a large counteroffensive but rather a localized operation. [51], On 18 April, Russian, DPR, and LPR forces launched the Battle of Donbas, requiring some of their forces to be transferred to the east. Many residents have now left for a second time, with the encouragement of the region's leaders. Read also: Russians strike public transport stop in Kherson, killing six and injuring 12. In an update on Facebook, the General Staff wrote that "[d]ue to fears of de-occupation of Ukrainian territories," Moscow's officials in the Russian-occupied cities of Oleshka and Skadovsk [] (REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko). (Ukrinform/via REUTERS ). In Kherson city, there were reports of fighting between Ukrainian partisans and pro-Russian security forces. Copy and paste this link into your browser and get started! [1/3]Head of Kherson regional military administration Oleksandr Prokudin poses for a picture during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kherson, Ukraine February 22, 2023. Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the US has committed at least $14.5bn in security assistance to Ukraine, including 16 HIMARS and ammunition, according to the Department of Defense. Moscow has claimed that the withdrawal of troops on September 10 from the Balakliia-Izyum line was part of a regrouping effort. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! [91][94] However, Al Jazeera argued that both sides had seemingly fought each other to a standstill, with a major Ukrainian offensive not materializing. President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia will use "all the forces and resources" it has to "liberate" the four regions. [91], On 20 August, Russian forces launched a minor offensive in southern Ukraine, with Ukrainian sources admitting that Russian forces had advanced and made gains in the towns of Blahodatne and Vasylky in Mykolaiv Oblast. Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Ukraine's campaign to retake the occupied Kherson region is "gathering pace", Western military sources say. [61] On 30 August, shootouts and explosions were recorded in the city, which Russian officials attributed to "spies and saboteurs. Market data provided by Factset. He covers national security issues, as well as military technologies, production, and defense reforms in Ukraine. On 10 September 2022, Taras Berezovets stated that the southern counteroffensive had been part of a "disinformation campaign" to distract Russia from the real counteroffensive being prepared in the Kharkiv oblast. [180] Ukrainian colonel Vadym Sukharevsky credited part of Ukraine's victory in Kherson to the artillery systems, guided munitions and long-range rocket launchers sent by Western partner countries for an article by The Washington Post. But in order to carry it out, Ukraines military would have to demonstrate excellent coordination of war power and do the difficult work of clearing the area of Russian forces, supply lines, and ammunition depots before going in. Later, in the last days of August, Ukraine launched a long-heralded counter-offensive on Kherson Oblast, after first attacking with its HIMARS long-range, GPS-guided rockets the main bridge supplying Russian forces in west-bank Kherson Oblast. Heroyam Slava!!! During the past week, Ukraine has inflicted a major operational blow against the Russian military, recapturing a swath of territory in eastern Ukraine including the city of Izyum in its most significant military success since the Battle of Kyiv in March, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). The effort to retake Kherson is Ukraine's first major counter-offensive against Russia. Britain's Defence Ministry said Ukrainian forces have probably established a bridgehead south of the Ingulets River, and had used new, long-range artillery to damage at least three of the bridges crossing the Dnipro. On 11 July, the Ukrainian army reported that it had recaptured the village of Ivanivka[uk] in Kherson Oblast. The city of Kherson has been liberated by Ukrainian troops; The loss of the city is a major setback for Russia; Ukraine's latest advance comes after weeks of attacks on Russian-controlled bridges . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, After a long, grinding assault, the bulk of the Russian forces retreated across the Dnipro to the east, and Ukrainian forces retook the city of Kherson on Nov. 11 without opposition. Ukraine would have to impose firm control over the M14/P47 highway that runs east of Kherson and connects the city with Nova Kakhovka, one of Russias key bases in Ukraines southern Kherson Oblast and the site of recent attacks on Russian ammunition depots carried out with the help of newly delivered Western weapons. Prokudin previously led Kherson region's National Police department. The dam also serves as a bridge, along which the M14/P47 highway runs. [1] The 109th DPR Regiment was a conscript unit which was known to serve on garrison duty in the Kherson area. May God grant the UAF many opportunities to do just that. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. If the highway is cut off by Ukraine, Russian forces would have no way of getting across the Dnipro. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Kyiv, Ukraine mayor asks the United States directly for defense assistance. And transportation bottlenecks force Russian forces to keep their supplies concentrated in a few locations near train stations. But Vasyl Nezgoda isn't so sure. However, a Russian milblogger reported that Ukrainians were making progress toward Vysokopillia further north, though the overall situation at the northern frontline remained unclear. Build the strongest argument relying on authoritative content, attorney-editor expertise, and industry defining technology. [63] A Ukrainian general stated on 15 June that if Ukraine were supplied sufficient weapons, it would be able to mount a massive counteroffensive by the summer. 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[19] The installed Russian head of the Kherson region, Volodymyr Saldo, said that "in that region there was a breakthrough" and called the situation "tense". Ukraine continued to strike Russian targets and approach towards Kherson over the next week. This is one of the favoring factors behind a potential Ukrainian counter-offensive. It was the first major city, and the only . And, according to CITs Kirill Mikhailov, the more military power Russia is deploying to Kherson, the more problematic its logistics inevitably becomes due to the local terrain. According to estimates, Russia may have deployed at least over 10 battalion tactical groups (BTGs) to the area. Recently, open-source monitors have also indicated a growing number of poorly-trained troops mobilized in occupied Donbas and deployed to Kherson, which may indicate an ongoing lack of manpower. [142] Ukrainian forces reached the village of Novopetrivka. Russians are not capable of completely securing the whole duration of the giant frontline in Kherson, said Kirill Mikhailov of the Conflict Intelligence Team (CIT), an open-source investigative project. Ukrainian forces claimed to have 'broken through' Russian defences on Monday amid a new counter-offensive in the Kherson region. [83] Ukrainian authorities urged civilians in Zaporizhzhia Oblast to evacuate, suggesting that a major counteroffensive was soon to come. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said on Monday that Ukrainian forces had made significant progress and, benefitted from significant support from the United States and many other countries in terms of making sure that Ukraine has in its hands the equipment it needs to prosecute this counteroffensive. One way or another, according to Ukraines leadership, its bound to happen. [67][68], Meanwhile, Russia tried to strengthen its hold on Kherson and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts. Read about our approach to external linking. KHERSON, Ukraine, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Vladyslav Antoniuk felt euphoric three months ago when he returned to his home city Kherson, the day Ukrainian troops rolled back in and jubilant residents waved blue and yellow flags in the main square to celebrate. An armoured truck of pro-Russian troops is parked near Ukraine's former regional council's building during Ukraine-Russia conflict in the Russia-controlled city of Kherson, Ukraine July 25, 2022. Attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure by Russian forces have triggered blackouts in major cities, including Kyiv, Lviv, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv. (REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko). [46][citation needed] These referendums were held from 2327 September,[47] with Russia officially annexing Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson Oblasts about a week later on 5 October. [141], By 4 October, as confirmed by Institute for the Study of War (ISW), several Russian and Ukrainian sources reported that Ukrainian forces captured Davydiv Brid, Mala Oleksandrivka, Velyka Oleksandrivka, Novodmytrivka, Starosiliya, Novomykhailivka, Dudchany on the shore of the Kakhovka Reservoir, Chereshneve, Novovoskresenske, Maiske, Petropavlivka, Trinofivka, Novavasilievka, Chervone, Novohryhorivka, Nova Kamyanka, Pyatykhatky, Sablukivka, and Kachkarivka after Russian forces abandoned them to avoid encirclement on 4 October. [131] Ukraine also claimed to have retaken Oleksandrivka on 13 September. Meanwhile, the South Command of the Ukrainian military reported that three enemy observation points on the left (eastern) bank of the Dnipro River had effectively been destroyed. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. He has reported about the war in eastern Ukraine since the conflicts earliest days. 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