Ukrainian forces capture Russian occupier on left bank of Dnipro — Tavria Joint Forces
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Dmytro Lykhovyi, spokesperson for the Tavria Joint Forces
Group, announced on the national television on Aug. 17 that Ukrainian forces
have captured a Russian occupier in Kherson Oblast.
According to Lykhovyi, the number of enemy assaults in the
south has recently decreased.
“Currently, two-thirds of all our combat engagements are
occurring in the Dnipro direction in Kherson Oblast. Today [Aug. 17], there was
one combat engagement on the islands west of Krynky… An assault was launched
from the direction of Kozachi Laheri and was repelled. During this assault, one
Russian serviceman was captured,” Lykhovyi said.
He added that the captured soldier is from the 28th
Motorized Rifle Regiment of the 70th Motorized Rifle Division of the 18th
General Army of the Russian Federation. The soldier was being transported to
Ukrainian-controlled territory by boat. Lykhovyi noted that such an event is
rare on the left bank of the Dnipro.
“He will add to the exchange fund and provide testimony
about the Russian contingent, including on the left bank of the Dnipro in
Kherson Oblast… Crossing the Dnipro is very difficult for our troops, and even
more so to transport a prisoner,” he said.
Situation in Krynky, Kherson Oblast
On July 16, Liga.net reported, citing a source in the
Ukrainian General Staff, that Ukrainian troops had to retreat from the village
of Krynky.
Later, Ukrainian marines stated that the Defense Forces
continue to carry out combat tasks in the area of Krynky, but most of the key
positions in the village have been completely destroyed.
On July 18, Lykhovyi stated that Ukrainian forces indeed
continue their tasks on the left bank of Kherson Oblast, specifically in the area
of Krynky. He added that the situation in the area is “a bit less critical than
some media and bloggers interpret,” but the village and the Defense Forces'
positions there have been almost completely destroyed by enemy shelling.
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