Ukraine’s Defence Forces explain when Kinburn Spit may be liberated

The issue of control over the Kinburn Spit can be resolved only when Kherson Oblast is completely liberated, as the separate liberation of the spit is not advisable.

Quote: Colonel Yevhen Yerin, Head of the joint press centre for Ukraine’s Defence Forces on the Tavriia front, during the 24/7 national joint newscast

Quote: "The enemy has more control over Kinburn Spit. However, thanks to our fire control, the enemy cannot concentrate large groups of troops there...

I would like to explain to everyone: the liberation of both the islands and the Kinburn Spit is possible only at the time of the overall liberation of our territories.

Separate liberation of the Kinburn Spit is not entirely appropriate. Why? Because there is open terrain there and the enemy's fire could cause more damage than we would gain by liberating this territory".

Details: As Yerin explained, throwing large numbers of military personnel and assets at the liberation of these separate territories in Kherson Oblast is not commensurate with the goal: it is a matter of long-term perspective.

The colonel said that Kinburn Spit is more under Russian control. However, neither side has permanent control over the islands on the Dnipro River in Kherson Oblast.

Background: On 9 January, Ukrainian Defence Forces on the Tavriia front struck a Russian ship in the Dnipro River.

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