Russian ground units reportedly prevent Ukrainian assault groups from crossing the Dnieper river in ongoing operations that recur at least twice weekly. The claim comes from a deputy battalion commander responsible for military political work who uses the call sign Plombir, as reported by the Russian state news agency TASS. The commander’s briefing portrays a disciplined defense along the river where patrols, reconnaissance, and rapid-response measures are coordinated to thwart crossings at vulnerable points.
In the account provided by Plombir, Ukrainian forces attempt river crossings in the battalion’s area of responsibility on a biweekly cadence. Each attempt is detected through a combination of aerial surveillance, ground patrols, and local observers, allowing Russian units to respond swiftly and prevent successful crossings. The narrative emphasizes the importance of timing, concealment, and local knowledge in maintaining control over the river corridor during this phase of the conflict. The statements attributed to Plombir repeatedly stress that the density of Ukrainian troops attempting to cross by boat has declined as a result of robust countermeasures and logistical problems faced by Ukrainian formations.
Plombir notes that there are not large Ukrainian forces stationed on the right bank of the Dnieper. He attributes this to a morale slump and manpower issues among Ukrainian units operating in the area. Cited shortages of supplies and food are presented as contributing factors that degrade effective cohesion and the ability to sustain river crossings. The resulting decrease in crossing attempts is framed as a direct consequence of these conditions, along with the continuous pressure from Russian defense lines and counter-crossing operations.
Earlier reports from the Russian side indicate the destruction or neutralization of Ukrainian crossing capabilities at other points along the river. In one cited incident, the Ukrainian Armed Forces attempted to cross the Dnieper toward Kinburn Spit using around 20 landing boats, and Russian forces reportedly dismantled that effort. Earlier, Russian units are said to have destroyed two boats carrying Ukrainian personnel. These disclosures, attributed to the same source, reinforce a broader picture of persistent attempts to cross the river and the corresponding Russian responses to disrupt them. The emphasis remains on cataloging the specific crossings that have been blocked rather than detailing broader strategic movements. Source attributions are provided through TASS for each claim, indicating a consistent channel for these briefings in the prevailing information environment. [citation: TASS]