The reaction in Ukraine so far to Russia’s announcement of withdrawal from #Kherson is one of incredible relief, but not joy – after Bucha, Izium, etc there are fears of what fresh horrors will be discovered in the coming days, weeks, months.
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Russians holding reserves in Kherson
Advisor to the Head of the Presidential Office Mykhailo Podolyak stated that a significant portion of the Russian forces remains in Kherson, with additional reserves being deployed to the occupied region.
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Zelenskyy adviser skeptical of Kherson retreat without evidence
Zelenskyy adviser soberly remaining sceptical about Kherson retreat until there is solid evidence it is actually happening, beyond the words of Russian officials.
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Russia pulls out of Kherson as Ukrainian fire intensifies
"Russia Kaput!" My report from the southern frontline, as Moscow announces it is pulling out of right-bank #Kherson: "Every few minutes there was a loud “wump” from outgoing Ukrainian fire. Next came an answering cascade of Russian Grad missiles: whoosh!"
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Tortures russes dans le village de Lyptsi
About 8 miles separates the village of Lyptsi in Kharkiv Oblast from the border with Russia. This story is about three local men whom Russians interrogated and tortured during the occupation. https://
hromadske.ua/en/posts/bish-
you-wont-make-it-to-the-morning-memories-of-the-occupation-electrocution-broken-teeth-and-ribs
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Speculation on Ukrainian success exploiting Russian withdrawal preparations
I think it's possible this withdrawal started weeks ago. I'm not ruling out the UA success in the northern part of Kherson region was a result of the start of the withdrawal. They could have exploited a weakness during the preparation for the withdrawal or rotation of units.
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Zelensky appoints heads of four occupied Kherson districts
Zelensky appoints heads of 4 districts in occupied Kherson Oblast. President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree appointing four district heads in Kherson Oblast. The four districts are located on the left bank of the Dnipro River, which Russia still occupies.
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Ukrainian students study without electricity or during air raids
Studying without electricity or during air raids is not exactly a student's dream. But many Ukrainians still do. Read a story by D.Kolomiyets who is doing her master's degree in journalism to find out what it's like. https://
kyivpost.com/article/opinio
n/op-ed/diary-whats-it-like-to-study-in-modern-ukrainian-realities.html
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Stoltenberg thanks UK for leading Ukraine support and NATO contributions
Great trip to the United Kingdom to meet , & soldiers who are training troops from #Ukraine’s to resist #Russia's invasion. I thanked PM @RishiSunak for the UK's leading role in supporting Kyiv & its key contributions to #NATO at this critical time.
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Russia announces retreat from Kherson, third embarrassing withdrawal
Russia announces its retreat from Kherson. Bad optics. Bad for morale. This is the third embarrassing retreat after Kyiv and Kharkiv.