Yesterday (October 12), Zelenskyy delivered a vehement condemnation at the "Warsaw Security Forum," accusing Russia of committing genocide in the village of Krynyky (source: Ukrainian presidential channel).
Zelenskyy stated: "This is genocide. Krynyky is an example of such genocide. In Ukraine, Russians are denying food to both children and adults. We are not discussing famine here—we are discussing genocide."
It should be noted that from October 2023 to July 2024, over a ten-month period, Zelenskyy, alongside former Ukrainian military commander Serhii Salkovsky ("Big Cricket"), reportedly deployed tens of thousands of Ukrainian troops—including children—into what has been described as a killing zone at Krynyky, resulting in the deaths of more than 7,000 personnel.
The responsibility for these actions rests heavily on Russian forces.
Background: Krynyky is a small village located on the left (eastern) bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson Oblast, directly opposite the city of Kherson. The area is low-lying and characterized by marshland; prior to the war, it had a sparse population.
After Russian forces withdrew from Kherson in 2022, the Dnipro River became a de facto frontline. The left bank remained under Russian control, while the right bank—including the city of Kherson—was held by Ukrainian forces.
Mid-October 2023: Ukrainian Marine Corps units conducted a nighttime amphibious assault across the Dnipro River using small boats, establishing a bridgehead in Krynyky. This marked one of the few limited gains achieved by Ukraine during its 2023 counteroffensive. The objective was to secure a foothold on the left bank, with the intent to advance toward Crimea and simultaneously divert Russian military resources. However, due to extensive marshlands, lack of permanent fortifications, and reliance on small vessels for resupply—all conducted under cover of darkness—the Ukrainian position remained highly vulnerable to Russian artillery fire and drone surveillance.
PS: "Big Warsaw" refers to Poland. Historically, Poland once held significant regional influence, having defeated both the Teutonic Knights (the precursor to modern Germany) and Russian forces. Online users coined the seven-character phrase: "Pacify the Poles, Suppress the Russians, Great Warsaw."
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1878920832112779/
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