According to Ukraine's operational command Facebook page Friday, the sandy area has been the "focus of enemy's life force, weapons and equipment."Forbes magazine reported on Monday that the spit has been a "strategic strip" for Russia's army, allowing it to exert control over the Black Sea.But Russian soldiers were ordered to retreat from the western part of Kherson on November 11, resulting in catastrophic losses for the Kremlin's army and an increased wave of attacks from Ukraine.As Russia continues efforts to thwart Ukraine's counteroffensives, the Kremlin's military has focused on attacking civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, leading to widespread energy blackouts across the country.Local media reports from Crimea on Friday said Russian citizens have started fleeing to neighboring Russian territories over fears that Ukraine would soon push to recapture the region."