“ATESH” reported the hasty evacuation of Russians from the Kinburn Spit
9 June 04:32
The “ATESH” partisan movement has stated that Russian units have begun to withdraw from some of their positions on the Kinburn Spit in the Mykolaiv region. According to the movement, the reasons for this include heavy personnel losses, logistical disruptions, and the redeployment of some Russian troops to other areas. This was reported on the “ATESH” Telegram channel, as reported by "Komersant Ukrainian"
According to “ATESH,” units of the Russian Federation’s 337th Regiment are being withdrawn from the coastline—from the northern and western parts of the spit.
The group claims that Russian fire teams are no longer able to shoot down Ukrainian drones, and the occupiers’ losses in this area continue to rise.
Why, according to “ATESH,” are the Russians withdrawing from the Kinburn Spit?
The movement states that following strikes by the Ukrainian Defense Forces on the occupiers’ supply routes, Russian logistics on the Kinburn Spit have effectively been destroyed.
According to these reports, almost no ammunition, fuel, or food is reaching the positions, leaving the units isolated.
Separately, “ATESH” claims that some personnel from this area have been redeployed, specifically to the Zaporizhzhia direction. As a result, the units on the Kinburn Spit itself are reportedly understaffed, and no full-scale replenishment has been carried out.
Which units, according to available data, are leaving their positions
The focus of the reports is the Russian Federation’s 337th Regiment. According to “ATESH,” it is this regiment’s units that are withdrawing from the coastline in the north and west of the spit.
The group also states that forces remain in positions that are no longer capable of effectively holding the defense.
Why the Kinburn Spit Matters
The Kinburn Spit is of strategic importance for southern Ukraine, as Russian troops can control part of the water area from this region and pose a threat to the coast of the Mykolaiv region.
In its reports, “ATESH” concludes that the occupiers’ logistics system in this sector has, in their words, “finally collapsed.” The group also states that the Russian command is withdrawing personnel from some positions and redeploying them to others, lacking sufficient resources to maintain a stable hold on the entire line.
