The Ukrainian army suffered a major setback in the operation to cross the river in the Kherson direction. They tried unsuccessfully to deliver heavy equipment to the other side of the river, but met with strong resistance from the Russian army. This defeat poses a serious threat to the strategic position of the Ukrainian army.
The success of Russian troops in taking control of the village of Klinki has further exacerbated the plight of the Ukrainian army. The fall of the village of Klinki means that Ukrainian forces have lost an important stronghold in the area, making it difficult for them to maintain a strategic advantage.
Although the Ukrainian army has captured a number of bridgeheads on the left bank of the Dnieper, it is difficult for them to consolidate their position in these bridgeheads due to the continuous Russian fire. Ukrainian forces have faced continued fire suppression, losing a large number of soldiers and equipment, further exacerbating their plight in the region.
The Ukrainian army had to withdraw its remnants in order to cope with the shortage of troops. This action further weakens the Ukrainian army in the region, leaving them in a deeper strategic dilemma.
At present, the two sides have begun to replace large-scale operations with firepower, facing each other across the Dnieper River. The adoption of this strategy shows that both sides are aware of the huge costs that can come with a large-scale operation, so they choose to weaken the opponent's combat power through firepower strikes.
In general, the situation of the Ukrainian army in the Kherson direction is already precarious. They suffered major setbacks in the river-crossing operation, the loss of the bridgehead and the aggravation of the shortage of troops. The Russian army, for its part, gained a strategic advantage, successfully took control of the village of Klinki and established a solid position in the area. The situation in Kherson has been established as both sides replace large-scale operations with firepower, and the Ukrainian army faces enormous challenges.