The Ukrainian counter-offensive near Kherson is in a state called the fog of war. We don’t know for sure how successful the Ukrainians are at pushing out the Russians, as part of security, Ukrainian officials have issued an embargo on news from the battlefield. US Brigadier General Pat Ryder also refused to reveal more details to reporters on Wednesday. “I can only say that the Ukrainian military operation has made a move forward in the Kherson region. We are aware that in some cases the Russian troops backed down,” he said, saying that he would not disclose the details. Tanks, artillery and traps At least some insight into the battlefield of the Kherson front was brought by the reporter of the American Wall Street Journal Matthew Luxmoore. He visited a hospital on the Ukrainian side and spoke with eight wounded Ukrainian soldiers. All took part in the counter-offensive that began on Monday. He spoke to soldiers and doctors only on the condition that he would not disclose their names or the hospital they were in. Although it is difficult to get a better picture of how the Ukrainians are doing from their statements, one thing seems clear: the struggles are This article is exclusive content for Denník N subscribers. Are you a subscriber?Log in