The Latest Breaking News from Dnieper

Ukraine's troops work to advance on Russian-held side of key river after gaining footholds

Ukraine's military says its troops are working to push back Russian forces positioned on the east bank of the Dnieper River

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023

Blow for Putin as Ukraine takes major step in bid to outflank Russian troops

The Ukrainian forces have long established positions in several areas on the eastern bank of the Dnieper and sought to expand them, using boats to ferry supplies

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

Ukraine says it now has a foothold on the eastern bank of Dnieper River near Kherson

A top Ukraine official says its troops have established a foothold on the eastern bank of the Dnieper River near Kherson

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

After Russian retreat, Ukrainian military plans next move

Two weeks after retreating from the southern city of Kherson, Russia is pounding the territory across the Dnieper River with artillery

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

Ukraine war: Russia pulling out of key city of Kherson – what it means for the conflict

Russia has indicated that they are now withdrawing their forces from the city of Kherson. This represents another setback for Putin’s campaign. The Black Sea port on the Dnieper river is the only major city that Russia has managed to occupy – and it is the administrative capital of the…

The Conversation · Nov 10, 2022

Russia pulling out of Kherson, but why do Ukrainians not rush in?

Ukrainian officials, military analysts remain cautious after Russia announced withdrawal from largest seized city.

Al Jazeera · Nov 10, 2022

Russian troops loot Kherson as lines redrawn ahead of final battle for city

Moscow is deporting residents along with stolen art, tractors and cars as Ukraine’s forces close in

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2022

EXPLAINER: What would retreat from Kherson mean for Russia?

Ukrainian forces pressing an offensive in the country's south have zeroed in on Kherson, a regional capital that was seized by Russia in the early days of the war

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2022

Ukrainian forces pile pressure on Russian-held Kherson

Ukrainian forces have continued to pile the pressure on Russian positions in occupied Kherson, targeting resupply routes across the Dnieper river as Kyiv inches closer to a full-scale assault to retake the strategic southern port city

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022

‘We have a window’: Ukraine’s forces press their momentum on Kherson’s frontline

As they target a makeshift Russian HQ on the west bank of the Dnieper with drones and missiles, a recon unit of the Ukrainian army believe they are closing in on a prize city

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022