The article describes the ongoing conflict in northeastern Ukraine, particularly around Dvorichna, where Ukrainian artillery units are engaged in a fierce battle against Russian forces. The area, once a picturesque recreational site along the Oskil River, has transformed into a battlefield as Russian troops aim to establish control over critical supply routes. Ukrainian forces are employing Soviet-era weaponry to disrupt Russian logistics and prevent reinforcements from crossing the river. Despite Russia's attempts to regain territory, heavy losses have hindered their progress, illustrating the intense nature of this phase of the conflict.
"Our task is to stop them from crossing the river. We do this by firing at their logistics in the rear," explained Serhii, an artillery captain.
"In February 2022 they rolled in to the town of Dvorichna at the beginning of Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion. Six months later Ukraine's armed forces pushed them out as part of a successful counteroffensive."
"Before the war, it was a place for recreation. Visitors would grill kebabs on its sandy beaches or go kayaking past a ridge of low chalk hills."
"Over the past two months, the Russians had scaled back their attempt to bring reinforcements across the Oskil, because of heavy losses."
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