By blowing up the dam of the hydroelectric power station, the invaders could cover their retreat and create a buffer zone in the Kherson region.
The Russian invaders will try to blow up the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station (HPP) dam to cover the retreat and create a buffer zone in the Kherson region. This is stated in their report by analysts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
According to the Institute, the invaders are preparing to accuse Ukraine of destroying the dam of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station. However, Ukraine has no material interest in weakening it, which could flood 80 Ukrainian cities and displace hundreds of thousands of people, as well as damage electricity supplies.
Experts noted that the withdrawal of Russian troops from the western part of the Kherson region has begun. Experts suggest that the Russian Federation intends to continue withdrawing troops in the next few weeks. However, they may find it difficult to retreat if Ukrainian troops decide to attack them.
Officials in Russia remain silent about whether Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has ordered the withdrawal of troops from Kherson. Analysts believe that they are preparing the information space for their failure in the direction of Kherson.
The Institute for the Study of War suggests that Russian forces will try to keep the eastern part of the Kherson region as a buffer zone that would allow for the defense of Crimea.
Analysts believe that Russian President Vladimir Putin is creating the conditions for Russia to continue its protracted, high-intensity war in Ukraine, rather than a negotiated settlement or withdrawal from it.
Recall that Ukraine has called for the organization of an international mission to monitor the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station.
In addition, Ukrainian intelligence noted that the invaders mined the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station in April, and recently mined supports and locks.
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Source: korrespondent
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