Russia says it thwarted Ukrainian attempts to cross Dnipro in Kherson region

The destroyed Nova Kakhovka dam, Beryslav town and Dnipro river bank, dried-up after water level sharply dropped following the collapse of the dam in the course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, are seen from the town of Nova Kakhovka in Kherson region, Russian-controlled Ukraine, July 5, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko/File Photo

(Reuters) - Russian forces have foiled several attempts by Ukrainian units to cross the Dnipro River in the southern Kherson region over the past day, Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday.

According to the ministry, Ukrainian "sabotage and reconnaissance" teams were stopped while trying to cross the river near the villages of Pridniprovske, Tiahynka and Krynky.