Ukrainian Forces Establish Footholds on Eastern Bank of Dnieper River Amid 'Colossal Losses'

Despite the bitter winter cold and heavy losses, Ukrainian forces continue offensive actions, with marines striking back against Russian forces from fortified positions on the eastern bank of the Dnipro River.

Ukrainian forces have established several footholds on the eastern bank of the Dnieper River, which has been occupied by Russian forces since the early days of the war, and are attempting to establish a bridgehead there.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu claimed that Ukraine is suffering 'colossal losses' on the east bank of the Dnieper river, which is occupied by Russian forces in the southern Kherson region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Ukrainian troops face 'difficult' defensive operations on parts of the eastern front with bitter winter cold setting in, but forces in the south are still conducting offensive actions.
Russian military bloggers have for several weeks been reporting a worsening situation along the lower reaches of the Dnieper, where combat has largely been confined to small cross-river raids, artillery duels and drone strikes since the Ukrainian liberation of Kherson a year ago.
Ukrainian marines have barricaded their positions on the eastern bank of the Dnipro River and are striking back against Russian forces there, according to a Ukrainian official.