Russians persist ‘human wave’ assaults, faces enthusiast shortage— UA South Command

Russia continues ‘human wave’ assaults in Krynky, without the protection of armored vehicles, Ukraine’s Operational Command South spokesperson, Natalia Humeniuk, said during an interview on Ukrainian news channel Espreso TV on Feb. 28.

"Due to the inability to rotate units now, they (Russian forces) have less and less opportunity to conduct assault operations,” Humeniuk said.

“So, we are waiting for the next rotation. Typically, when they conduct it, those who haven't participated in these assaults before may be able to assemble a larger group."

"We are ready to defend positions and are working to expand the bridgehead," she said.

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Russian troops managed to carry out only one assault over the past day since they "did not gather more enthusiasts who are ready to go and not return," Humeniuk said.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on the "clearing" of the village of Krynky on the left bank of the Dnipro River.

Putin had received a report from Russian Colonel General Mikhail Teplinsky that Krynky was "completely under the control" of the Russian army, the Russian dictator told Shoigu before the latter made his claim.

Ukraine’s Southern Defense Forces denied such statements by Russia’s top military leadership. Ukrainian servicemen continue to hold their positions close to the village and inflict significant losses on the Russian invaders, they assured.

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The DeepState service published a video of the Ukrainian flag in the village of Krynky on Feb. 6, which was installed by the military of the 36th Separate Marine Brigade. Heavy fighting in the settlement continues, analysts said.

In late October 2023, ISW reported a Ukrainian advance towards Krynky. On Nov. 10, the think tank subsequently reported that the Ukrainian foothold could have expanded, cutting into the important road from Nova Kakhovka to Oleshky.

There is not a single non-damaged building left in Krynky, Kherson Oblast, and there is constant fighting there, Humeniuk said on Jan. 15.

The Russians have concentrated their troops near Krynky and are trying to knock Ukraine’s forces from there, she said.

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