How Russia is surrendering Kherson

The Russian evacuation of Kherson is now well underway, leaving an expected trail of destruction in its wake. Russian soldiers are publishing bitter videos as they retreat, with one saying that ‘defending the city with these supplies would be complete madness’ and another adding ‘I hope we will return’.

Local reports say fleeing Russians are destroying infrastructure in the area – the region’s energy supplier and TV centre were reportedly blown up today. Russian troops are also placing mines on roads and settlements, in preparation for the Ukrainian army.

Meanwhile the Ukrainian advance continues, with dozens of settlements west and north of Kherson liberated today. The Ukrainian flag has been raised in the regained village of Snihurivka, meaning the whole region of Mykolaiv Oblast has been liberated. Valeriy Zaluzhnyy, commander in chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, has also confirmed that the army has liberated 12 settlements in Kherson Oblast. ‘​​The front line of the enemy is already ours’, says