Ukraine has lost a critical position on the eastern bank of the Dnipro River, located in the south near Kherson. Ukrainian troops had worked hard to win the position. A majority of the main positions in Krynky, a village where Ukrainian troops had gained ground, were destroyed during the fighting. Ukraine’s position along this bank was part of a larger operation to establish a bridgehead on the Russian-controlled bank. The operation was aimed at tying down Russian troops, but instead ended up costing Ukraine many lives.

Source: New York Times July 19, 2024 13:17 UTC