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BATTLE // January 1, 2020

2022 Kherson counteroffensive

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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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