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RFE: Ukraine Says It Has Established ‘Several Bridgeheads’ Along East Bank Of Dnieper River 

The Ukrainian military says it has established “several bridgeheads” on the eastern banks of the Dnieper River in Russian-occupied territory of the southern Kherson region following a “series of successful operations.” 

The Ukrainian Marine Corps said in a statement published on Facebook on November 17 that operations were continuing on the eastern banks of the Dnieper and that Russian forces had suffered heavy losses “in manpower and equipment.” 

Ukrainian forces are trying to push Russian forces away from the Dnieper to stop the shelling of civilian areas on the Ukrainian-held west bank, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said on November 17.  

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WNU Editor: The view in Russia is different …. Russia says it’s ‘destroying’ Ukrainians that crossed into occupied territory, vowing to inflict ‘hell’ on them (CNBC). 

The sources that I trust tell me that this bridgehead is a meat grinder for the Ukrainian soldiers who are being deployed there. Supply and logistics coupled with inadequate air defense are the reasons why this “new” offensive will not make any headway. But it is good PR and the hope is that it will raise morale.

Ukraine Claims Its Marines Have Seized Multiple Bridgeheads Across The Dnieper River  

Ukrainian marines claim multiple bridgeheads across a key Russian strategic barrier — ABC News/AP
 

Ukraine establishes ‘several bridgeheads’ on eastern bank of Dnipro – military — Reuters
 

Ukraine war: Marines gain riverbank foothold but front lines barely move — BBC
 

Ukrainian military reports ‘successful operations’ on Dnipro River’s east bank — The Guardian
 

Ukraine claims gains against Russian positions on Dnipro east bank — Al Jazeera
 

Ukraine trying to push Russian invaders out of shelling range of Kherson on left bank of Dnipro — The New Voice of Ukraine
 

Ukraine claims a new ‘foothold’ in the south. What does that mean for Kyiv’s efforts to keep the West on its side? — CNN