At the start of the war in Ukraine, the Russian capture of Kinburn Spit – a narrow piece of land that holds the key to several Ukrainian ports – was hailed as one of Moscow’s most significant victories on the southern front. From there, Russia could launch attacks on the Ukrainian mainland, and ...
Source: [France24](https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260610-has-russia-given-up-on-kinburn-spit-its-westernmost-foothold-in-ukraine)