Russian troops were “trying to steal as much as they can” as they withdrew, he added. Ukrainian troops have set up positions on the east bank of the Dnipro River in southern Kherson region, reports say. In the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, Russian occupiers continue holding defense. [49] Saldo emphasized his claim that Russian forces are in full control of east bank Kherson Oblast. [52] ISW does not assess that Ukrainian forces have established a bridgehead across the Dnipro River as of April 24.

Source: The Guardian April 25, 2023 07:42 UTC