Kherson regional authorities report that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are consolidating forces on the right bank of the Dnieper with the aim of crossing the river. This assessment comes from regional officials and was echoed by state news agencies, which note gatherings of personnel and equipment on the western shore as the Ukrainian side continues attempts to cross the water barrier.
According to regional leadership, efforts are visible across the areas on the river’s right bank, where sailors and other units are reportedly assembled to support a crossing. The overall situation remains tense as both sides continue to maneuver across the river, signaling ongoing attempts to establish bridgeheads and supply routes on the far bank. (Source: TASS)
In comments about the broader picture, the regional administrator observed that one side appears to be concentrating military resources on the river’s right bank, a move that could alter the balance of force in the area. The remark underscores the fluid and evolving nature of the operations and the potential implications for surrounding settlements and security measures. (Source: TASS)
The regional military command reiterated that Russian forces maintain full situational awareness and readiness for multiple scenarios, signaling preparedness to respond to any development across the Dnieper. This stance is presented as part of a broader effort to ensure regional stability amid ongoing activity on both sides of the river.
Earlier reports highlighted preparations by Ukrainian forces for operations in the Kherson and Zaporozhye directions, including speculation about a large group of personnel assembling in the Nikolaev region to facilitate a crossing of the Dnieper. There was discussion of strategic aims surrounding energy infrastructure and the potential for actions targeting the Zaporozhye nuclear facility. (Source: TASS)
On October 13, Vasily Nebenzya, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations, suggested that the Ukrainian counter-offensive in the war zone could be viewed as having reached a stage of official completion, according to standard diplomatic assessments. (Source: TASS)
Earlier, statements from Ukrainian officials addressed the deployment of combat-experienced personnel near the Belarusian border, signaling concerns about regional maneuvering and defense postures in the broader theater. (Source: TASS)