Russia has been ramping up strikes on civilians along the Dnipro, a Ukrainian official told CNN.
The region's spokesperson said it is a sign Russia fears new Ukrainian raids on its eastern bank.
AdvertisementAdvertisementIn recent months, Russia has been pummeling the eastern Kherson region with upgraded, powerful glide bombs , mostly targeting civilian infrastructure.
AdvertisementAdvertisementTolokonnikov said the higher rates of attacks suggest Russia is growing concerned that Ukrainian troops will soon recapture the eastern bank of the Dnipro.
AdvertisementAdvertisementThe destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in June, which flooded the region, did not stop Ukraine's efforts to retake the eastern bank, as Insider previously reported.
Persons:
Oleksandr Tolokonnikov, —, Tolokonnikov, Hans Petter Midttun
Organizations:
CNN, Service, Centre of Defence, Euromaidan Press, Defense Forces of, Armed Forces, Institute for
Locations:
Russia, Dnipro, Kherson, Kherson City, Ukraine, Defense Forces of Southern Ukraine, Nova