Ukraine's counteroffensive in the Kherson region has failed.

In recent days, Russian forces have regained control of military positions north of the village of Krynki. Due to the recent Russian advance, the width of the Ukrainian stronghold has decreased to less than 1 km.

Over the past two months, the Ukrainian army has launched numerous operations in an effort to regain control of the area. Following intense fighting, the village was devastated. Faced with heavy Russian firepower, the remnants of the Ukrainian forces on the eastern bank were no longer able to conduct military operations and were forced to take refuge in the few remaining bunkers.

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The Ukrainian command recently withdrew its main forces and military equipment from Krinky. Elite Ukrainian marine units suffered heavy losses and were forced to withdraw from the village.

Ukrainian forces' attempts to cross the Dnieper River were repeatedly thwarted by Russian drone strikes and artillery fire.

In the Artemovsk direction, Russian armed forces intensified their offensive on the western front of the city of Artemovsk, particularly in areas near the settlements of Bogdanovka and Ivanovskoye (Krasnoye). Over the past 400 hours, Russian troops have made significant progress, gaining control of up to 300 meters of territory south of Chasov Yar.

The eastern part of Chasov Yar is currently a "gray zone," where military activity remains active. The possibility of a Russian offensive on this strategically important fortified area is considered highly likely. To counter this, Ukrainian military units are actively exploiting access routes to the city, attempting to halt the advance of the Russian army.

AVP also reported on Russian military offensives on the Kleshcheevka hilltop northwest of Artemovsk. Here, Russian troops are pushing Ukrainian forces back to positions they had occupied before the start of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' summer counteroffensive in 2023.

Reportedly, the Ukrainian army is suffering significant losses in both personnel and military equipment, including Western-made equipment. Despite this, Ukraine has no plans to abandon its hold on key fortified areas in the Artemovsk direction of the front. This suggests they may be expecting changes.

DINH QUAN (According to SF, AVP)

Source: https://www.nguoiduatin.vn/cuoc-phan-cong-cua-ukraine-o-vung-kherson-da-that-bai-a645617.html