Offensive in the Kherson region. South

b) I do not know if it is a "big" offensive, a "middle" offensive or something like a "just a distracted maneuver". And if I knew (and here the big "if"), then I would not have said. So ask me foolishly. Video of the day "It all started" from multi -day arts of Ukrainian artillery for selected purposes, in particular, in the area of ​​Nova Kakhovka (where only on August 29, at least two ammunition depots were shot down), as well as in Kherson (in the city - for example, "Vinzavod").

The intensity of the shelling increased by the order (at least) in the last night, and the artillery beats were repeated on many objects in the deeper rear during the day. First of all, these were ammunition depots and supply base, as well as headquarters. However, for the first time, the reports of the Ukrainian M142 Himars were also launched for the defeat of Russian positions on the front line (not just goals far beyond the front line).

The shelling of the Nova Kakhovka area achieved such an intensity that the Russian authorities had to give an order to evacuate both the local population and the VRRF troops. In addition, the Russians report that all "stationary" bridges are damaged and closed through the Dnieper. Another important purpose of Ukrainian artillery was the Antonov Automobile Bridge, which was amazed on August 22, 25 and 27, especially since the Russians build their "pontoon" bridge under it.

The latter is a massive structure that actually consists of a barge of steel and concrete with a length of 30, 50 and more meters, a width of 15-20 meters and a weight of about 1000 tons each. On the morning of August 29, they overcame about 600 meters, and thus 300-350 meters was not enough before the completion of this bridge. This could be one of the reasons why Ukrainians began their attacks on August 29. Now about Ukrainian offensive operations, and from north to south.

In the high -leaf area, Ukrainians had to attack Novovoznesenskoe and Lyubimivka. The Russians claim that their Air Force troops repelled both attacks, as well as attacks on Olgine and Beryslav district, and pounded two Ukrainian VTTs. Some confusion about the situation in the golden beam, on the Dnieper (though not sure that the sources mean this place or something else): some say it was released; Others say no, it was Tomina Beam, south of Kherson.

What happens in the south is not particularly clear, because claims and counter claims are enough. But, in fact, it seems that Ukrainians attack most of the Ingulets River, approximately from Arkhangelsky in the north, through Oleksandrivka (the one north of David Brod), to the White.

The Russians report that they were waiting for attacks from the Ingulets bridgehead, but instead it came from the area of ​​Andreevka: allegedly a Ukrainian motor -raw battalion, reinforced with a tank company, crossed there just built a pontoon bridge, and then quickly advanced from there.

Indeed, the first registered Ukrainian success (and both parties agree), it seems, was the release of the settlement of dry pond, about 3-4 km south of David's ford: there Ukrainian shellings scared the Russian VVIs, forcing them to flee and leaving them Behind the Volunteers of the 109th DNR Regiment. The latter were defeated. Such a "forced crossing with the next offensive" is a good idea: it forces the Russians to scatter artillery fire for many purposes.

The same is true for the distribution of their reserves: it is difficult to decide where to send or where to counter, if "the entire front line is on fire. " The decisive factor will still be the ability of Ukraine, despite the advantage of Russian artillery (or initially neutralizing it), to focus sufficient forces at the selected points.

This will certainly remain crucial for the result of this operation: the better and faster they will be able to restrain Russian artillery, the faster and with less loss they will be able to move forward. Meanwhile, according to folk intelligence, in addition to the dry rate, Arkhangelsk, Novodmitrivka, Oleksandrivka were also released. However, nothing is officially confirmed. After all, in the south, the Ukrainians attacked on both sides of the M14 highway and along the coast.

They say that they managed to surround the Russian garrison of the grasshouses, but they have not yet been able to take a seat. The Russians report that the Ukrainians were in the truth and Kiselivka, but were then rejected from there. They also say that they repelled the Ukrainian attack on Alexander on the coast. At the same time, according to CNN, the Ukrainians occupied the truth and Tomin beam.

The first must be fine, the second can be an exaggeration - on August 29, the place was about 10–15 km from the front line. But who can say, maybe this is true, since they say that in some areas, Ukrainians, meanwhile, have traveled 10-12 km deep into Russian borders and thunder the USSRF "on a wide foot. " Later, of course, we will learn more. Above Kherson alternate PCS of the Russian Federation.

Two dozen combat departments of shock helicopters Mi-28 and KA-52, stationed on bases in occupied Crimea, are reported. Most of their attacks were to be directed against Ukrainian troops in the area of ​​Andriyivka and Kalynivka, and it seems that the Russians are still using the Kherson airport.

Keystone Cops in Moscow (so the author calls the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation-NV), the destruction of 26 Ukrainian tanks, 23 BMPs, 9 other armored personnel carriers, two SU-25 and two helicopters. The Russian air defense system was amazed at the AGM-88B HARM rocket early in the morning, but was restored and reopened during the day. Incidentally, it is reported that two Ukrainian helicopters were shot.