Kherson: What Happens Next? - Russian Ops in Ukraine Update September 6, 2022

Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for September 6, 2022 - While fighting continues around Kherson, it remains positional, signifying the end of Kiev’s long-planned offensive; - Western sources continue citing factors they believe limit Russian operations consistent with flawed Western thinking regarding Russian military capabilities stretching back to 2014-2015; - Elements of Ukraine’s Kherson offensive appear inspired by lessons “learned” from fighting in the Donbass in 2014-2015; - Fighting around Kherson depends on pontoon bridges on both sides, affording neither a clear advantage in terms of the means of logistics; - Ukrainians involved in the “offensive” note they do not have the armor, artillery, or airpower to succeed; References: UK Ministry of Defense - Latest Intelligence Update, September 6, 2022 (Twitter): Institute for the Study of War - RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE CAMPAIGN ASSESSME