Ukrainian military extends gray zone around Krynky

13 February, 2024 Marines installed the flag of Ukraine on a water tower in the village of Krynky in the Kherson region. February 2024. Freeze frame from DeepState video

The Ukrainian military expanded the gray zone on the left bank of the Kherson region. Marines installed the national flag of Ukraine on a water tower in the village of Krynky. DeepState reported about this on Tuesday, February 13.

According to analysts, soldiers of the 35th Marine Infantry Brigade named after Rear-Admiral Mykhailo Ostrogradsky planted the flag. The military also published a video capturing the flag of Ukraine flying on a tower in the village. The village of Krynky is part of the Ukrainian Defense Forces' foothold on the left bank of the Dnipro River in the Kherson region, around which positional fighting continues.

Ukrainian marines planted the national flag on a water tower in the village of Krynky in the Kherson region. February 2024.

Photo credits: DeepState

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russian invaders in the Kherson sector continue to try to drive Ukrainian units from their positions despite significant losses. Over the past day, on February 12, the enemy made two unsuccessful attempts to storm the positions of Ukrainian troops. At the same time, the Defense Forces continue to actively inflict losses in manpower and equipment on the invasion forces.

The Russians continue to carry out airstrikes on Krynky itself to disrupt logistics and eliminate the Ukrainian foothold. The enemy is also constantly pulling up reserves and conducting assault operations in an attempt to push out Ukrainian defenders.