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Russian Activity Near the Dnipro’s Left Bank

Ukrainian officers say Russian forces have reinforced positions near the Dnipro’s left bank and are preparing for possible assaults. They estimate that more than 1,000 personnel have arrived, including several hundred infantry. So far, they report no large-scale assault attempts—only smaller movements, which they say were repelled. They expect a major push could come in poor weather that would hamper Ukrainian drone operations.

The officers describe a shift from conventional assaults to what they call a “hybrid” campaign involving air and artillery strikes and FPV-drone attacks on Ukrainian positions and civilians. They also say Russian troops have dug short tunnels and shelters to approach Ukrainian positions, which Ukrainian forces target when detected.

Ukrainian marines say they are holding and rotating positions in the island zone while advancing to selected positions on the left bank. One officer argues that the reduced number of assaults reflects Russian forces’ difficulty advancing, rather than an end to the threat.

An Officer’s Account

The report also includes a marine officer’s account of his service, heavy losses and encirclements, and the experience of occupation and displacement. He describes the campaign as costly but says it constrained Russian forces. He stresses that occupied territory is Ukrainian and says he hopes to return home.

Presenters and Contributors

Alim Kerimov and Yaroslav Moroz are Ukrainian officers featured in the report. Other contributors are Alla Gatsyanovska, Mykyta Isayko, Oleg Davzhenko, and Hryhoriy Pignastyy.