Ukraine Recaptures Kherson, Russia Retreats Across Dnipro River
AllSides Summary
As Ukrainian troops enter the city of Kherson, which has been under Russian occupation for months, videos across the web show the city’s residents celebrating the ousting of Moscow’s invading force.
Key Quotes: In his nightly video address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated, “today is a historic day. We are getting the south of the country back, we are getting Kherson back.” In another video, Zelenskiy thanked western European nations for their ongoing support in the war, stating, “when Europe is truly united, not a single tyranny can take the freedom of Europeans away.” In a Facebook post, The Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Agency promised the “survival and safety” of any Russian troops remaining in Kherson if they complied with surrender instructions.
For Context: The city of Kherson is the provincial capital of the Kherson region. It is the only provincial capital captured by Russia since the invasion began in February, and is the westernmost point of the invasion. The city sits on the west bank of the mouth of the Dnipro river, which runs down the middle of Ukraine. Russian forces have retreated back east across the river. Kherson is one of the regions Moscow declared to have annexed in September.
How the Media Covered It: The recapturing of Kherson and videos of celebrations are being covered heavily across the spectrum. CNN (Left Bias) called the retreat a “humiliating setback” for Moscow. Reuters called it a “humbling” moment for Russia.
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From the Right
Ukrainian civilians raise flag in Kherson as Russia retreats: Reports
Ukrainian civilians in Kherson raised the country's flag in celebration Friday as Russian troops retreated from the city for the first time since Russia launched its invasion eight months ago, according to multiple media reports.
Unconfirmed images of the celebration quickly circulated on social media, showing civilians flooding into the city's central square and raising the flag on top of the Kherson city administration building and the police headquarters. The images have been geolocated by CNN, the outlet reported.
Russian and Ukrainian defense officials have confirmed the withdrawal, with Russian...
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Ukrainian Soldiers Sweeping Into Kherson Are Greeted With Jubilation
The Ukrainian soldiers arrived like heroes, greeted with kisses and songs. In the city of Kherson, which had endured months of Russian occupation, residents poured into the streets on Friday. They hoisted Ukrainian flags, and danced in joy around a glowing bonfire.
Their excitement, which was captured on videos they sent out to the world, did not erase the momentous problems that a brutal war has inflicted. Despite a Russian retreat, there was still uncertainty about the future, worries about further attacks and concerns about the lack of food, fuel...
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Ukrainians celebrate soldiers retaking Kherson, Russia's latest defeat
Jubilant residents welcomed Ukrainian troops arriving in the centre of Kherson on Friday after Russia abandoned the only regional capital it had captured since its invasion began in February.
"Today is a historic day. We are getting the south of the country back, we are getting Kherson back," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an evening video address.
"As of now, our defenders are on the outskirts of the city, and we are very close to entering. But special units are already in the city," he said.
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