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Russia could launch an offensive toward Kherson after the temporary ceasefire in Oleshky ends. The country is reportedly moving military equipment closer to the regional capital.
Bild reported the developments, citing Ukrainian military personnel.
Possible Russian offensive toward Kherson
According to Bild, Russian forces may be using the temporary ceasefire in the occupied town of Oleshky to move troops and military equipment into position ahead of a possible offensive.
Ukrainian soldiers told the publication they had recorded footage showing active movements of Russian units. They believe an offensive could begin after the ceasefire expires on November 1. However, these reported plans have not been independently confirmed.
One Ukrainian serviceman told Bild that Russian KamAZ trucks were continuously transporting combat units. Anti-drone netting is also being installed in the industrial zone of Kakhovka.
He said Russian forces had deployed a large number of Grad multiple-launch rocket systems in a forest near the village of Radensk. They are also reinforcing shelters and cutting down trees in the area.
Residents of Hola Prystan have also reported movements of Russian military trucks, Bild said.
Another Ukrainian serviceman told the publication that Russian drone units were moving closer to the Dnipro River. He did not rule out an attempt by Russian forces to cross the river after the ceasefire ends.
Ceasefire in Oleshky
The temporary ceasefire in the Oleshky area was made possible through mediation by the Vatican and US First Lady Melania Trump. It is intended to allow civilians to be evacuated from the occupied town. The evacuation is scheduled to begin on Saturday, October 31.
A Ukrainian delegation led by Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets set out toward Oleshky in Kherson region on October 29 to take part in the humanitarian mission.
Lubinets has also reported initial results from the local ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. He said residents of Kherson had been able to go out into the streets without facing constant Russian attacks.
