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BATTLE // January 1, 2020

2022 Kherson counteroffensive

Overview

A military counteroffensive was launched by Ukraine on 29 August 2022 to expel Russian forces occupying the southern regions of Kherson and Mykolaiv oblasts.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Significance

Ukraine launched the Kherson counteroffensive on 29 August 2022 to retake Russian-occupied territory in Kherson and Mykolaiv oblasts in the south. The operation committed approximately 20,000 Ukrainian troops against a Russian force estimated at 20,000 to 25,000. The counteroffensive formed a significant component of Ukraine's broader effort to reverse Russian territorial gains made during the opening phase of the full-scale invasion.

Forces & casualties

Troop strength

  • Ukraine20,000
    medium
  • Russia20,000–25,000
    medium

Russia fielded a 1.1 : 1 numerical advantage

Casualties

  • Ukraine9,500
    medium48% loss rate
  • Russia1,200–1,360
    medium6% loss rate
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Commanders (2)

Ukraine

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