Why Ukraine’s drained Kakhovka Dam is strategic for Russia
Small groups of Russian soldiers have been inching forward through the vast, drained Kakhovka reservoir since they blew up the dam in June 2023. Russian forces are infiltrating this “no man’s land” for reconnaissance purposes rather than for a future military offensive, said a military expert.
Russian soldiers have been advancing through the drained Kakhovka reservoir in Ukraine, which was damaged in June 2023. According to France 24, they are doing so for reconnaissance purposes rather than launching a full-scale military offensive.
The reservoir has become a "no man's land" since the dam was blown up.
Russia has also been using drones in Ukraine, including FPV attack drones attached to the wings of its long-range Gerans, which can fly hundreds of kilometers, Euromaidan Press reported. These drones have been released deep inside Ukraine, far behind the front line.
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