Thread by @scil_int

So, based on the news of "Kherson's capital being moved to Henichesk" illuminates what we have seen in the past days and weeks.

Besides strategical importance, now it has also symbolical value.

Let's dig in a bit.

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https://twitter.com/A3Noticias/status/1591351295620923392

The P-47 has been in the back of my mind for a while now. Why fortify that one road so hard? Is it 100% just strategical importance? Now we know it isnt.

From Kherson to Henichesk the rule of thumb seems to be along P-47: every 7-12km one large defensive structure.

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In theory, they could build still a few 'pit stop defenses' before 'the new capital'.

For example, *so far* the last defense along P-47 in front of Novotroitske.

Coords: 46.37967,34.30422

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In Henichesk itself there is also activity seen from low-res satellites. For example, this old mil. airstrip with earthwalls has activity now, and apparently a roadblock has been erected at the entrance:
46.206358,34.785260

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Closer to the city itself, where there is a school, holiday apartments, and a fire department (mostly state and business owned localities) and a private warehouse complex we can see something brewing.

Note. These timelapses are over 3 weeks old due to clouds.

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