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The Latest Breaking News from Kherson

Here's a look at what has been happening as Russian forces withdraw from Kherson and why the city is so important for Moscow and Kyiv

The months-long Ukrainian offensive to recapture the city of Kherson, the only provincial capital that had been under Russian control since the early days of the invasion, leads to the retreat of Moscow's forces. Here's a look at what has been happening and why both sides want control of the…

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Calls for President Vladimir Putin to be toppled and killed after defeat in Kherson

An ultra-right-wing nationalist in Russia dubbed "Putin's brain" has broken silence and called for the Russian leader to be toppled and killed. Alexander Dugin expressed his fury at Russia's retreat from Kherson in Ukraine

Daily Mirror

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Moscow orders humiliating retreat in Kherson; unprepared Russian conscripts die in their hundreds in attack; Ukraine maintains morale as winter bites

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How far are Ukraine and Russia from negotiations?

Talks are a distant prospect, experts warn, as battlefield realities and winter will dictate the strategic calculus.

Al Jazeera

New damage to major dam near Kherson after Russian retreat -Maxar satellite

Significant new damage to the major Nova Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine can be seen following Russia's withdrawal from nearby Kherson city, U.S. satellite imagery company Maxar said on Friday.

Reuters

Ukrainian troops treated to hero's welcome as they arrive in Kherson city centre

The abandonment of the city by Russian troops also could act as a springboard for further advances into occupied territory as locals celebrated and raised flags across the liberated city of Kherson in Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Zelenskiy: 'We are getting Kherson back', hails historic day

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday said special units of the armed forces were already in the southern city of Kherson following Russia's withdrawal and described the moment as historic.

Reuters

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Ukraine's Zelensky triumphantly says Kherson city is 'ours' after Russian retreat

The announcement that Ukrainian forces were entering the city is being hailed as an "important victory" after Russia said its troops had retreated from the only regional capital it had captured

Daily Mirror

Russia’s Kherson retreat marks tectonic shift in Ukraine war

Withdrawal from regional capital further undermines Russia’s geopolitical prestige and gives boost to Ukrainian economy.

Al Jazeera

How important is Russia’s retreat from Kherson and what does it mean for Ukraine?

Ukrainian troops entered the key southern city of Kherson on Friday after Russia said it had withdrawn its troops.

Evening Standard

Village near Kherson rejoices at Russian rout, recalls life under occupation

The Russians left Blahodatne in the same direction from which they came, pulling out of the remote Ukrainian village under cover of darkness to join the rest of their force retreating across the Dnipro River.

Reuters

Ukraine forces enter Kherson in major setback for Putin’s forces

Ukrainian troops entered the southern city of Kherson after Russian forces abandoned the regional capital and fled across a major waterway, a significant setback for Moscow as the two sides dig in for winter.

Tribune News Service

Germany's Scholz promises more air defence help to Ukraine

Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany's priority in its aid to Ukraine should be to help it defend itself from Russian air raids on its cities and to help it rebuild its infrastructure.

Reuters

Ukraine Troops Prepare to Reclaim City Abandoned by Russians

Russia relinquished its final foothold in a major city in southern Ukraine on Friday, clearing the way for victorious Ukrainian forces to reclaim the country’s only Russian-held provincial capital that could act as a springboard for further advances into occupied territory. Russia’s Defense Ministry said its troops finished withdrawing from…

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Daily Mirror

Emotional victorious Ukrainian troops raise flag as they counter-attack Russians

Footage shows the Ukraine flag being defiantly raised in the recently liberated village of Blahodatne as Vladimir Putin's Russia begin their withdrawal from the area

Evening Standard

Ukrainian soldiers celebrate with locals as they reach centre of Kherson

Footage shows locals hugging and chanting with soldiers as they arrive in the heart of the key city after Russia says it has withdrawn all its troops

Evening Standard

Ukraine war latest LIVE: Volodymyr Zelensky hails ‘historic day’ as Kyiv’s military enters Kherson

Ukraine‘s president says major city in south of country is ‘ours’ in message to nation as Vladimir Putin’s forces retreat

Bangkok Post

Ukrainian troops move into Kherson

KYIV: Ukrainian units have begun entering the southern city of Kherson and told any Russian troops still there to surrender, the Ukrainian defence intelligence agency said on Friday.

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Axios

Russian troops withdraw from Kherson, insists region still part of Russia

The withdrawal marks a major setback for Russia and a remarkable victory for Ukrainian forces.

The Independent UK

Scenes of jubilation as Ukraine army enter Kherson city hours after Russian withdrawal

‘Today is a historic day. We are taking Kherson back,’ says President Zelensky

Reuters

Explainer-Why Ukraine's southern Kherson region is a strategic prize

Ukrainian troops were greeted by joyous residents in the centre of Kherson on Friday after Russia abandoned the only regional capital it had captured since its invasion in February.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: How important is a Russian retreat from Kherson?

Ukrainian officials say flags are appearing “en masse and all over the place” in the wake of Russia’s retreat from the southern region of Kherson

Reuters

Ukraine's forces enter Kherson, Russian stragglers must surrender - Kyiv

Ukraine's defence intelligence agency said on Friday Ukrainian units were entering the southern city of Kherson and told any Russian troops still there to surrender.

The Independent UK

Russia’s retreat from Kherson is complete, Moscow claims

Withdrawal marks humiliating turning point in Putin’s invasion

Daily Mirror

Inside Kherson war trenches as Ukrainians find 'cannon fodder' Russians left behind

At one freshly-dug First World War-style trench, just over a mile from Russian positions, Major Nazar, 38, with the 63rd Mechanised Brigade told the Mirror they come up against Russian conscripts

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