**Russia‘s Plans to Take Bridgehead on Dnipro River**
Russian troops are trying to take a bridgehead on the western bank of the Dnipro River or one of its islands. This was announced by Vladyslav Voloshyn, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s Southern Command.
**Why is this important?**
If Russian forces succeed in taking a bridgehead, they will be able to fire on Kherson and Ukrainian military units located on the western bank of the Dnipro River.
**Russian attacks have been ongoing**
Russian troops have been carrying out daily assaults on islands in the Dnipro River delta. They have also tried to land on Velykyi Potemkin Island and Zabych island, but were unsuccessful.
**Ukrainian authorities are prepared**
Even if there is a possible Russian offensive on Kherson, Ukrainian officials say it will be fatal for Russian forces. If the military warns of such a danger, local authorities may announce additional evacuations from the city and its neighborhoods.
**Russian troops have been trying to break through Ukraine’s defenses**
Over the past few days, Russian troops have intensified ground attacks in several areas along the front line but failed to break through Ukraine’s defense lines.