Frontline freeze could split Kherson region - Kherson's military governor

Prokudin stated that Russia continues to control about 70% of the region on the left bank of the Dnipro River. This means that Kherson will effectively be divided if a ceasefire agreement is reached that freezes the front line.

"Such a freeze would entail a heavily militarised border akin to that between East and West Germany during the Cold War, or a Korean-style armistice line and could leave the city of Kherson split like Berlin," Prokudin explained.

He added that maintaining bridgeheads on the opposite river bank is now critically important for both sides. This comes as Trump persistently urges Ukraine and Russia to sit down for peace talks.

Russians intensify operations in the Kherson region

Prokudin also mentioned that Russian forces in southern Ukraine are trying to capture bridgeheads on the Dnipro River to use them as leverage in peace negotiations. Amphibious operations on the river have sharply increased since Donald Trump came to power in November.

"At first, they were just coming by boat across the river, but it was fatal for them. Right now, what they are doing is approaching the ruined road and railway bridges with armored vehicles to cover those routes, stop logistics from our side, and protect their boats," the head of the regional military administration noted.

He added that the Russians have still failed to establish a foothold, calling their amphibious raids "suicide missions."

Earlier, Prokudin had stated that the frontline must be pushed back at least 20 kilometers from Kherson to stop the Russian drone terror. He added that until that happens, intense shelling will continue.