The Ukrainian armed forces in the Kherson region showed a noticeable decrease in activity during June, according to statements attributed to the region’s governor and reported by the news agency. The assertion from the governor emphasized a perception that enemy forces were fatigued after a period of intensified operations and focused on securing control over specific zones. This interpretation followed the initiation of a so-called sanitary zone in adjacent areas, a move described by officials as part of a broader effort to stabilize the border area and reduce the potential for shelling and provocations from opposing forces.
In the assessment provided, it was noted that engagement levels had declined, with officials suggesting that Ukrainian units no longer conducted offensive actions at the same tempo as in previous weeks. The commentary framed these changes as a turning point in the operational situation, though it was also acknowledged that difficult conditions remained in certain sectors and that combat actions could resume if opportunities presented themselves under the evolving strategic framework.
Earlier reports indicated that a forested area near the settlement of Novaya Kakhovka in the Kherson region sustained damage due to mortar fire. The incident was attributed to Ukrainian military activity in the region, underscoring the ongoing volatility of the front line and the continuing risk of fires and collateral damage from artillery exchanges.
On the last day of June, an official update stated that Russian forces had managed to push back Ukrainian troops from the left bank of the region. The current situation was described as featuring active clashes on identified island positions, reflecting the fluid and contested nature of the battlefield and the ongoing strategic contest over multiple traversable and control-critical points within the Kherson area.
Earlier in June, a spokesperson for the Russian presidency reiterated a policy of maintaining sanitary zones as a means of reducing exposure to shelling from across the front. The comment signaled the intent to continue these measures until there was a stronger stabilization of the front line and a reduction in cross-border shelling where the risks remained highest, highlighting a focus on protective measures for civilians and military personnel while territorial security concerns were addressed.
In a separate note, Ukrainian forces were described as having identified one of the most formidable weapons in the arsenal of Russian troops. The reference pointed to equipment and systems perceived as highly capable within Russian military capabilities, illustrating the persistent concerns and strategic calculations that accompany ongoing hostilities and the perceived balance of power on the ground.