Russia says it has gained more ground in battle for Bakhmut

“There may be cases of enemy sabotage groups making landings to take a selfie, before being … destroyed or pushed into the water by our fighters.”

Citing Russian military bloggers embedded with Moscow’s forces, the Institute for the Study of War said Ukraine had “established positions” on the eastern bank, though it was not clear “at what scale or with what intentions”.

A spokesperson for Ukraine’s southern command neither confirmed nor denied the report and called for “informational silence” to ensure operational security.

“I want everyone to understand that it is very difficult work to cross an obstacle like the Dnipro, for example, when the front line runs along such a wide, powerful river,” Natalia Humeniuk said. “It’s necessary to gather up some patience,” she added.

Russia withdrew its forces from the western bank of the river in 2022 as part of a series of withdrawals that at the time signified a shift in the conflict’s momentum in Kyiv’s favour.

Reuters

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