Thousands Russian Troops Trapped Starving On Dnipro River Islands Amid Intense Ukraine Conflict

Thousands of Russian soldiers are trapped and starving on islands in the Dnipro River near Kherson, cut off from supplies and exposed to relentless Ukrainian drone attacks and artillery fire. Ukrainian intelligence estimates that around 5,100 Russian troops have died in the area since January, many due to starvation and inability to escape the "death zone." The river has become a frontline since Ukraine recaptured Kherson in November 2022, with the right bank controlled by Ukraine and the left by Russia. Stranded Russian soldiers are forced to drink river water and hide in makeshift camouflage as they attempt to evade fatal drone strikes. Ukrainian forces use drones, night-vision, and artillery to track and target these isolated troops, making the islands a deadly trap. Ukrainian officials describe the conditions as desperate, with no safe place for Russian troops to hide or receive reinforcements.