US HIMARS play major role in Ukraine battle for Kherson, heavy fighting over critical bridge

Heavy fighting in Kherson continues to rage as Ukrainian troops rely on HIMARS to fight off Russian forces over the critical Antonovsky Bridge, which crosses the Dnieper River.

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Ukrainian forces have been heavily relying on a U.S.-supplied High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), which allows them to deploy multiple rocket launches effectively. The system damaged the bridge earlier this week. 

"If the Dnieper crossings were denied, and Russian forces in occupied Kherson cut off, it would be a significant military and political setback for Russia," the U.K. ministry said.