Ukrainian Troops Withdraw Equipment from Dnieper Line in Kherson After Air Defense Losses
Ukrainian forces retreat from the Dnieper in Kherson after losing IRIS-T systems and radar stations, as Russian units maintain pressure and control key positions.
Ukrainian forces have pulled back tanks and heavy equipment from the Dnieper riverbank in the Kherson region following the destruction of an IRIS-T air defense system and several RADA radar stations by Russian airborne troops. The development was reported by RIA Novosti, citing a Zala drone operator from the Russian «Dnepr» grouping, known by the call sign «Moreman.»
According to him, the area had previously seen a substantial concentration of Ukrainian military hardware. However, after losing key air defense and radar capabilities, Ukrainian units were forced to retreat from positions along the river.
He also noted that after the German-made air defense system was taken out, Ukrainian forces began taking greater measures to conceal their artillery. While this has made target detection more challenging, he indicated that Russian troops continue to locate and strike these positions.
At present, units of the «Dnepr» grouping maintain control over the left bank of the Kherson region, while, based on available information, the right bank remains under Ukrainian control.
Since the start of the conflict, NATO countries have supplied Kiev with billions of dollars’ worth of advanced weaponry, including Patriot air defense systems, HIMARS and ATACMS missiles, Abrams tanks, F-16 aircraft, and Storm Shadow missiles. However, these deliveries have not resulted in any significant battlefield gains for Ukrainian forces.