The Latest Breaking News from Kherson

Buried phones, bribes and paranoia: life under Russian occupation

ZAPORIZHZHIA: One couple buried their phones in the garden to keep them from being seized by the Russian invaders.

Bangkok Post · Nov 7, 2022

Putin says 50,000 mobilised Russian soldiers serving with combat units

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that 50,000 Russian soldiers called up as part of his mobilisation drive were now serving with combat units in Ukraine, the Interfax news agency reported. Read our live blog to see how the day's events unfold. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

France 24 · Nov 7, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia denies massive loss of infantry troops; Kyiv mayor raises prospect of evacuations – as it happened

Defence ministry rejects reports hundreds of men had died in eastern Ukraine; Vitali Klitschko urges Kyiv residents to consider leaving city

The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2022

Ukraine says Russia destroying civilian ships on river in southern standoff

Ukraine's army accused Russia on Sunday of the large-scale destruction of civilian vessels moored on the banks of the Dnipro River in the occupied southern region of Kherson that Kyiv's forces are trying to capture.

Reuters · Nov 6, 2022

Russian-Installed Kherson Authorities Say No Electricity, Water in City after ‘Sabotage’

The Russian-installed administration in Ukraine's Kherson region said on Sunday that a number of settlements, including Kherson city had lost water and power supplies after what it said was an act of "sabotage". In a statement on Telegram, the Russian-installed Kherson administration said that electricity and water supplies were "temporarily…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 6, 2022

US says Zelenskiy risks allies’ ‘Ukraine fatigue’ if he rejects Russia talks – report

Ukraine’s position with allies is wearing thin as fears grow over economic effect of protracted war, officials tell newspaper

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2022

Russian-installed Kherson authorities say no electricity, water in city after 'sabotage'

The Russian-installed administration in Ukraine's Kherson region said on Sunday that a number of settlements, including Kherson city had lost water and power supplies after what it said was an act of "sabotage".

Reuters · Nov 6, 2022

Ukraine warns of more Russian attacks on energy infrastructure

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday warned of more potential Russian attacks on his country's energy infrastructure, as officials urged residents in the capital Kyiv to consider making plans to leave as ongoing strikes threaten the power supply.

Reuters · Nov 6, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 256 of the invasion

Russian troops looting Kherson city amid alleged searches in province for residents refusing to evacuate; pro-Russia judge in serious condition after assassination bid

The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2022

Why the battle for Kherson is so significant to a desperate Vladimir Putin

As Ukraine gains ground and pushes Russian forces back, one city looms large as key to its victory. Kherson is the last regional capital under Russian control, losing it would be a blow to Vladimir Putin.

ABC News · Nov 5, 2022