The Kakhovka operational group, or operational grouping of troops "Kakhovka", is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces in Ukraine active in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. The operational group participated in the Liberation of Kherson as part of the southern Ukrainian counteroffensive.
History
The Kakhovka operational group participated in the 2022 Ukrainian southern counteroffensive on Russian position in the Kherson Oblast on the western bank of the Dnipro River. On August 29, the operational group reported operations against Russian forces, also reporting that the 109th Regiment of the Donetsk People's Republic and Russian airborne forces abandoned their positions.[2][3] Video released by the operational group of their claimed breakthrough in the Kherson front lines was accompanied by statements confirming offensive operations by Ukraine's Operational Command South.[4][5]
References
- ^ a b "Ukrainian Counteroffensive Underway in Kherson Region". Retrieved 2023-01-30.
- ^ "Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment August 29". Retrieved 2023-01-30.
- ^ "Mapping Ukraine's Military Advances". Retrieved 2023-01-30.
- ^ "Armed Forces of Ukraine break through first line of Russian defence in Kherson Oblast Kakhovka Operational Group". Retrieved 2023-01-30.
- ^ "Kherson: Ukraine claims new push in Russian-held region". Retrieved 2023-01-30.