Under the guise of a humanitarian operation in Ulshki, Russian forces have carried out a major rotation of personnel and equipment on the left bank of the Dnipro River, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
"Additional IDF forces were brought into Oleshki and the surrounding community. The command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine must present proposals for further protection of life in Kherson against Russian terrorism," he said.
Yaroslav Moroz, head of the unmanned systems unit of the 34th Brigade, confirmed the build-up in an interview with Radio Liberties Crimea. A reality project.
"We estimate that several hundred infantry soldiers, who are supposed to attack our positions, have arrived in these settlements. They are currently stationed there, awaiting orders to proceed to offensive operations," Moroz said.
Along with rotations of personnel and reinforcements, the Russian forces brought weapons, artillery systems, UAVs, vessels, electronic warfare (EW) systems, and supplies ranging from fuel to food. According to estimates, these stocks are enough for at least several months.
Prior to the ceasefire in Ulshki, Ukraine's armed forces expanded their "kill zone", pushing back Russian forces and cutting their logistics routes.
Russian forces have now moved their logistics infrastructure 20 kilometers closer to the contact line.
A significant number of new UAV launch and landing sites also appeared. According to Moroz, this will directly contribute to increasing Russian attacks on Kherson.