The Latest Breaking News from Kherson

In newly liberated Kherson, Ukrainians celebrate but worry about what's next

Under rainy skies, Ukrainian-controlled Kherson's central square was a frenetic melee on Thursday afternoon of humanitarian aid queues and displays of patriotic celebration tinged with uncertainty about the future.

Reuters · Nov 17, 2022

After Russia's third major retreat, Ukrainians find mountains of 'very dangerous' equipment left behind

As Russia withdraws from Kherson, Ukrainian residents are returning to their homes to find mountains of gear, weapons and more left behind.

ABC News · Nov 17, 2022

Photos: Liberated Kherson celebrates as Ukrainians prepare for an uncertain future

Kherson is coming back to life after more than 8 1/2 months under Russian occupation. There's no water or electricity, but residents are celebrating — even as they recall the horrors of occupation.

WEKU · Nov 17, 2022

Ukraine rights chief releases video of 'torture chamber' in liberated Kherson

A top Ukrainian human rights investigator on Thursday released a video of what he said was a torture chamber used by Russian forces in the recently liberated Kherson region, including a small room in which he said up to 25 people were kept at a time.

Reuters · Nov 17, 2022

Ukraine news – live: Russia dodges question on US nuclear warning

Kremlin declines to give details of meeting with CIA chief

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

War in Ukraine: Civilians in Balakliya share chilling accounts of Russian atrocities

Ukraine's recapture of the city of Kherson comes two months after another military success: the liberation of large swathes of the northeastern Kharkiv region from Russian occupation. There, too, there were celebrations, as local people greeted soldiers with flowers, hugs and tears. But now as winter approaches, people are struggling…

France 24 · Nov 16, 2022

'War not an excuse:' Ukraine rail boss keeps trains running

Among the bitter lessons that Ukrainians have had to learn in the nearly nine months since Russia invaded is that what’s here today can be destroyed tomorrow and that nothing in war can be taken for granted

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022

With winter approaching, Ukraine prepares to fight on frozen ground

The coming winter may provide Ukraine with more opportunities to retake land from Russia, Western military analysts say. It will also bring a change in battlefield tactics.

WEKU · Nov 16, 2022

‘The Russians mined everything’: why making Kherson safe could take years

As Ukrainians celebrate the region’s liberation, deminers begin their huge task

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2022

Ukraine: Where next after fight to take Kherson?

The recovery of the city of Kherson is the third big victory for the Ukrainian armed forces in three months: first, the reconquest of all of Kharkiv Oblast in September, then the partial destruction of the Kerch Strait Bridge linking Crimea with Russia in October, and now the liberation of…

Bangkok Post · Nov 15, 2022