Russian troops step up attack in southern Ukraine – ‘Tavria’ Command

Source: Suspilne Online

On September 10, Russian forces have ramped up their attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Kherson region, particularly on the left bank of the Dnipro River. according to Tavria Command spokesperson Dmytro Lykhoviy in his comments for “Suspilne Online.”

Over the course of September 9, Russian forces launched at least 330 kamikaze drone strikes, marking a record number in recent months, with the majority of attacks targeting the Kherson region.

“The number of artillery strikes has also risen significantly, reaching 312 in the past day alone. Additionally, the use of UAVs to drop explosives has increased, with 224 incidents recorded yesterday,” Lykhoviy added.

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