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By early 2023, small yet increasingly audacious Ukrainian raids across the Dnipro began to test Russian defenses. As tensions mounted, the Krynky Incursion emerged as a coordinated operation involving the deployment of almost the entirety of the Ukrainian Marine Corps. This ambitious strategy was aimed at creating a significant foothold on the left bank, suggesting a shift in operational focus following months of repositioning and reconnaissance.
Despite the inherent risks and costs associated with such operations, Ukrainian leadership persisted, indicating a notable level of determination to disrupt Russian operations on the opposing bank and pressure their frontline. Yet uncertainties, such as logistics and troop numbers, loomed large.