Russia fortifies Crimea after recapturing Ukraine north of Kherson

After liberation by Ukrainian troops of the northern third of the Kherson regionRussia has begun to fortify the neighboring Crimean peninsula, annexed by the Kremlin in 2014, facing the fear of a further advance by Kyiv forces on the southern front.

The Ukrainian artillery is already firing daily on the left bank of the Dnieperwhere the Russian army withdrew after losing all the territory of the right bank, including the regional capital of Kherson, in order to damage the Russian positions.

Ukrainian Southern Command spokeswoman Nataliya Gumenyuk said on Tuesday: Russian troops had to retreat between 15 and 20 kilometers to the left bank due to pressure from Kyiv forces.

The possibility of the Ukrainian army forcing the Dnieper and recovering the entire Kherson region is a matter of great concern for the Russian military command, as it would have a clear path to try to penetrate Crimea.

The head of the executive of the annexed Ukrainian peninsula, Sergei Aksionov, announced this Friday that they are build fortifications in Crimea to ensure the safety of its inhabitants. “The measures of the Russian Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies, taken at the request of the President (Vladimir Putin) are enough to make Crimeans feel safe,” Aksionov said in a video posted on Telegram.

However, he admitted that under his direct supervision sIn addition, “fortification works to ensure the safety of the Crimeans” are carried out.Aksionov stressed that the main measures for the security of Crimea should be taken in the neighboring region of Kherson.