The attack on Melitopol signals the importance of longer-range weapons in Ukraine’s campaign to recapture land in the south.
Tag: Dnipro River (Ukraine)
In Liberated Ukrainian City of Kherson, Ecstasy Gives Way to Despair
Kherson has been whipsawed by occupation, liberation and now dread. It’s a lonely place. And cold.
Ukraine Calls for Evacuations From a Russian-Controlled Area
A Ukrainian official urged civilians to leave the eastern bank of the Dnipro River, across from the city of Kherson, warning of the “possible intensification of hostilities” there.
Russian Forces Fortify Lines of Defense in Southern Ukraine
The Institute for the Study of War said Russia appears to view the prospect of a Ukrainian counteroffensive as a serious threat after Moscow pulled back from Kherson.
Ukraine’s Progress Threatened by the Challenges of Winter Weather
Officials urged Ukrainians to continue conserving energy, as analysts said that deteriorating weather was one factor slowing Ukraine’s battlefield progress.