Ukrainian soldier Vanya, who served in the intelligence unit, described the situation on the east bank of the Dnieper River as “deplorable”. A British newspaper reports this Finance Times.
The control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces unit over the Dnieper bridgehead near the village of Krynki has weakened, the publication writes, citing a military man. The FT notes that their locations in marshy areas and old ditches are shallow and prone to flooding, with freezing temperatures slowing work and making rest impossible.
“Ukrainian troops are suffering heavy losses here,” Vanya complains, refusing to give details, citing military secrets. The article adds that Russians have an advantage of at least four to five soldiers for every Ukrainian.
He described logistics as one of the problems of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in this region, as the Ukrainians had to cross the river in small ships to avoid detection and be more maneuverable; They can only carry weapons they can carry on their own. Ukrainian army said.
According to him, it is unlikely that it will be possible to create a position on the left bank of the Dnieper from which the Ukrainian Armed Forces can launch new attacks deep into Russian-controlled territories. He also doubts that Ukraine can maintain a base there in the long run because “the Marine Corps was unable to maintain the momentum of the attack and probably lost the initiative long ago.”
Fighter of the Armed Forces of Ukraine awaits the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops to defensive positions on the western bank of the Dnieper.
Before that, the Ministry of Defense of Russia stated About stopping the attempt of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to break through to the left bank of the Dnieper.
Previously commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine statedThat the Russian Federation has an advantage in the use of FPV drones.