Ukraine's daring nighttime raid across a river was likely a 'distraction' as it seeks to punch holes in Russia's defenses, experts say

• Ukraine's nighttime raid across the Dnipro was likely a 'distraction,' a defense expert said. 
• Ukraine is seeking to breach Russian defenses at several points across the front line. 
• So far Ukraine has made slow but incremental gains.

Ukraine's daring nighttime raid on Russian positions across the Dnipro River was likely a "distraction" as Ukraine seeks to breach Russia's defenses, experts said.