In the south, the invaders are not actively advancing, the exit from the Kherson region is blocked
KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022, 17: 41
In the south of Ukraine, Russian troops are not conducting active offensive operations, and they are preparing additional lines of defence.
Source: Operational Command "South"
Quote: "The enemy is not conducting active offensive operations on the lines of contact, [but is] preparing additional lines of the defence and is experiencing a significant impact on their psychological state due to the success and advance of our troops in the east of Ukraine."
Details: In the Mykolaiv region, the shelling of settlements by civilians continues. The Regional Center is relatively calm.
In the Kherson region, the enemy tried to pass off their shelling of Chornobaivka as the actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. "But the locals are already very good at distinguishing the tactics of the enemy's actions and did not succumb to the provocation," the command noted.
It is also reported that the occupiers blocked the entrance and exit from the Kherson region and fired at evacuation convoys.
Quote: "Not giving up their intentions to fortify themselves on the Island of Zmiinyi (Snake) and attack from the sea, the enemy formed two detachments of Warships. But the stormy weather of the Black Sea forces them to take shelter closer to their bases in the temporarily occupied Crimea. However, two cruise missile carriers continue to keep the threat of missile strikes highly likely, as do coastal missile systems and enemy strategic aircraft."
