Russian forces have reportedly begun assault operations on the Ukrainian controlled territory near Kherson at the Antonovsky bridge.

Massive artillery and MLRS shelling are reported on Kherson and other coastal settlements.

Russian assault groups are apparently attempting to advance from Oleshky towards the bridge, while reconnaissance forces are operating on the islands between the Konka and Dnipro rivers.

Renewed MLRS fire is being reported from the forests near Radenske. They are targeting Kherson, Chornobaivka, Zelenivka and Inzhenerne.

Meanwhile, a Russian reconnaissance drone is active over Kherson city.

There are also reports of dozens of high-rise buildings on fire, and civilian casualties.

New information suggests that 12 Russian reconnaissance drones are flying over Kherson now, most of which are over coastal areas of the city.

David sure does love his huge arrows and non-existent counterattacks.

David logic:

Ukraine: has 1 report of them advancing 100 metres = massive breakthrough.

Russia: is geolocated 10km behind the frontline = insignificant, they lost 20,000 North Koreans and 1500 tanks doing this, so I won't even bother mentioning the consequences of it.

Ukrainian forces are reportedly attacking in the direction of Luhove in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

Strong explosion in Kherson

As a result of significantly intensified Russian shelling and rocket attacks, Kherson's Central Administrative Center has stopped work. They are scheduled to reopen on Monday.

Kherson last night.

Imagine trying to sleep through this. It would be fucking terrifying. Ukraine needs to fully evacuate Kherson before more people get killed.

More from Kherson

If Russia is planning on launching an offensive across the Dnipro river, I doubt it will be directly in Kherson. It will be to the east or west of the city, similar to Krynky but more successful and with different motives. The goal won't be to hold territory, but instead to divert Ukrainian manpower from more important parts of the frontline.

Remember, Russia doesn't necessarily need to capture Kherson. It is a part of their mandatory requirements for peace talks, along with Crimea and the other 3 Oblasts. Capturing it with force would be a stupid idea, so if Russia does cross the Dnipro River, don't expect them to try to take the city.

Iskander from Crimea in the direction of Odesa

There is a reconnaissance drone in the area

Apparently the missile is a Kalibr