It is unlikely that Russia will attempt to storm the Dnieper in the river delta as it would be extremely difficult and expensive, UK Defense Intelligence Agency analysts say.

After the withdrawal of Russian troops from the right bank of the Dnieper in November 2022, military operations and reconnaissance continued on the islands and branches in the Dnieper Delta.

Experts note that Russian troops almost certainly used small boats to try to maintain a presence on key islands.. At the same time, Ukraine several times successfully used long-range artillery to neutralize Russian outposts.. As a result, both sides probably deployed small groups on the Kinburn Spit, which controls the bay of the Dnieper..

“Both sides are likely seeking to maintain a presence in these areas to control maritime access to the strategically important river and warn of attempts by their adversaries to launch a large attack across the river.. However, for Russia it will be very difficult and expensive,” analysts say..

Last Defense Intelligence update on situation in Ukraine - 8 February 2023From UK government's response: https://t. co/cJ3RIZCDLN? #StandWithUkraine? pic. twitter. com/N6txUY0ikS.

— Ministry of Defense? (@DefenceHQ) February 8, 2023.

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Recall that the Kinburn Spit is the only place in the Nikolaev region that has still not been de-occupied from the Russian military.. Now there is a military operation in silence mode, according to OK "