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Exactly. An opposed crossing of the Dnipro isn't practical, so it's going to be in Zaporizhzhia. Quite sure the Russians can read a map too, though, so it won't be easy.

It's so obvious the Ukies may try crossing the Dnieper somewhere as either a feint, or to establish another front, or to liberate Enerhodar. The Europeans did give the Ukies some gun boats which could be used in such an effort. They also would need to have at least local air superiority for such an effort. If they have the ability, the Ukies may try to surprise Ivan somehow rather then attack into the teeth of establish defensive fortifications. Of course, as it gets colder the Dneiper, or at least low swamp areas will freeze. That may present other military options.

Certainly as a feint. I'm pretty skeptical of a deliberate river crossing, though. Sure, they could get some guys over in small boats, but they'd have no route to retreat, no supply line, and a small bridgehead would get absolutely hammered by Russian artillery.

Maybe if they tried a drive south towards Vasylivka and a landing at Enerhodar. But even that's pretty risky.