Ukrainian Troops Gain Ground on East Bank of Dnipro River, Weakening Russian Defenses

Ukrainian troops have established positions on the east bank of the Dnipro river, indicating that Russia's defensive positions are weakening, according to The Institute for Study of War. The Ukrainian positions have been established north of Oleshky, a town across the river from Kherson. The reports suggest a lack of Russian control of the area, as Russian military bloggers claimed this week that Ukrainian forces had maintained positions on the east bank, have established stable supply lines, and are regularly conducting sorties in the area.