UK intelligence names Russia's shelling aims in liberated Kherson

In recent days, some of the most intense shelling has taken place along the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine. Russian troops from the east of the river continue shelling Kherson.

The UK Defence Ministry made the remarks in its latest defence intelligence update on Twitter on February 1, Caliber.Az reports.

"In recent days, some of the most intense shelling in the conflict has likely taken place along the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine. This has included continued Russian shelling of Kherson city with artillery firing from the east of the river.

"On 29 January 2023, local authorities reported another three civilians killed in Kherson, while two foreign-owned ships moored on the river were damaged, causing an oil spill.

"Kherson remains the most consistently shelled large Ukrainian city outside of the Donbas. Russia's precise rationale for expanding its strained ammunition stocks here is unclear. However, commanders are likely partially aiming to degrade civilian morale and to deter any Ukrainian counter-attacks across the Dnipro River," the report said.

Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 1 February 2023

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