The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) suggested that Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu claimed Russia captured Krynky on the left bank of Kherson Oblast to enhance information effects ahead of the March 2024 presidential election.
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Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu claimed that Russian troops had captured Krynky on the eastern (left) bank of Kherson Oblast
The Kremlin may have prematurely claimed Russia's capture of Krynky to enhance the desired information effect ahead of the March 2024 presidential elections
Russian forces completely seized Krynky in east (left) bank Kherson region
ISW has not observed any visual evidence of recent notable Russian advances near the limited Ukrainian bridgehead in and near Krynky
Russian forces, having failed in their assault operations on the left bank of Kherson Oblast, have resorted to manipulation and falsification of facts
Krynky had been 'cleared' of Ukrainian forces (Russian claim)
Ukrainian defense forces continue to hold positions on the left bank of the Dnieper River in Kherson region.
Russian military and political leadership announced the clearing of the bridgehead, which is a falsification of facts.
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