Russia fears expansion of Ukrainian bridgehead on left bank of Kherson region - military expert Zgurets

He shared the information on Espreso TV.

"Let's talk about the southern situation on the left bank of the Dnipro River in the Kherson region. According to the General Staff, our units are getting these footholds located near Krynky and further east, where the enemy cannot control this area in a strip of 3 to 8 km, and our marines are holding them back in extremely difficult conditions. The enemy is now effectively using KABs to try to knock out our units," the expert explained.

Zgurets emphasized that Ukrainian troops are positioned near Krynky. 

"First of all, it is a little bit to the west, there is a forest area where the main firefights are taking place. Also, the enemy is now beginning to fear that the Ukrainian side will expand the bridgehead in other areas, in particular to the east of Kherson, on the left bank. In any case, our contingent on the left bank is fulfilling its tasks by holding back the enemy forces," he summarized.

Operation on the left bank of the Kherson region

On September 14 and 15, Ukrainian troops crossed the Dnipro River, presumably to consolidate their positions and prepare for an offensive on the left bank of the Kherson region. The Russian forces claim that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have been preparing to cross the Dnipro since July.

On September 20, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported on new footholds of the Defense Forces on the left bank of the Dnipro.

The Institute for the Study of War said that units of two Ukrainian marine brigades probably crossed the Dnipro River on October 17-18 and landed on the left bank of the river in Kherson region.

On October 20, ISW stated that the Ukrainian offensive on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson region appears to be larger than previous raids. Geolocation footage shows that the Ukrainian Armed Forces maintain a presence along the Dnipro bank and near the Antonivskyi Bridge. On the same day, Zelenskyy came to Kherson region to hold a meeting and present awards.

On October 21, ISW reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to conduct larger-than-usual ground operations on the left bank of the Kherson region. In particular, Ukrainian soldiers are fighting in the village of Krynky. 

Also, according to the spokesperson of the Southern Defense Forces, Natalia Humeniuk, in order to "make life easier" on the right bank of the Dnipro River, it is necessary to clear a part of the left bank, which remains under fire from the Russian troops.

On November 1, the ISW reported that the Ukrainian military attempted to breach the Russian defenses near Pishchanivka and Poyma on Dnipro's left bank in the Kherson region. The army is also maintaining positions in Krynky and near the Antonivskyi roadway.

On November 8, it was reported that Ukrainian forces have moved a limited number of armored vehicles to the left bank of the Kherson region. Meanwhile, several hundred Ukrainian defenders are operating there.

On November 10, ISW reported Ukrainian defense forces cut the Oleshky-Nova Kakhovka road in Kherson region and created additional logistical problems for the Russian troops in this area.