Tue 25 October 2022:
As Moscow gears up to send more forces to the southern city in response to Ukraine’s counteroffensive, the Russian-occupied Kherson region in Ukraine will soon witness a fierce battle.
In the early stages of the conflict, which began in February of this year, Kherson was the first territory to be captured by Russian forces.
However, in recent weeks, Ukraine has made quick gains in the southern city, particularly along the Dnipro River, which has forced the Russian forces to withdraw.
In fact, thousands of civilians have been ordered to leave the city by the Russian-installed authorities.
Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence, thinks that rather than retreating, the Russian forces are attempting to create the appearance of defeat.
“They are creating the illusion that all is lost. Yet at the same time they are moving new military units in and preparing to defend the streets of Kherson,” he told the Ukrainska Pravda online media outlet.
He said that the Russian military is deploying more troops and preparing the streets for defence, adding that the removal of citizens is a pretence to save face in case the city falls to Ukraine.
The Russian-appointed officials in Kherson on Monday announced the creation of militia units, saying that men would have the “opportunity” to join them.
Kherson is now the center of attention in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with Kyiv declaring great success there since October.
The Ukrainian military claims that its forces have reclaimed about 90 villages with a total population of 12,000 people.
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