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Ukraine's Operational and Strategic Command Pivden denied Russian claims that Moscow captured Krynky, stating Ukrainian forces maintain their bridgehead on the east bank of the Dnipro River.

Krynky, Kherson Oblast
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Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Ukraine's Operational and Strategic Command Pivden (South) on Wednesday denied statements made by Russia's defense minister, Sergei Shoigu, that Moscow's forces had captured the areas around Krynky.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: uncertain

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu claimed that Russian troops had captured Krynky on the eastern (left) bank of Kherson Oblast

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: likely

The Kremlin may have prematurely claimed Russia's capture of Krynky to enhance the desired information effect ahead of the March 2024 presidential elections

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Extracted: 2026-02-26T14:33:04.134Z

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