Russia’s military has been ordered to pull out of the Ukrainian city of Kherson
This is the only capital it captured after invading back in February.
BREAKING
— (((Tendar))) (@Tendar) November 9, 2022
Russian High Command has issued a general retreat to all surviving Russian forces at the Western bank of the Dnipro River. Around 40,000 Russian troops are now officially running. #Kherson #Ukraine pic.twitter.com/OxF8kOVDeW
The withdrawal means Russian forces will pull out entirely from the western bank of the River Dnipro.
It is a significant blow as Russia faces a Ukrainian counter-offensive.
The military’s top brass announced the decision on Russian state TV, without President Putin.
Shoigu ordered to begin the withdrawal of troops from #Kherson across the Dnieper River.
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) November 9, 2022
Kherson and adjacent settlements cannot be fully supplied and function. It is proposed to take up defensive positions along the left bank of the Dnieper River, said General Surovikin. pic.twitter.com/iK6jM82nUY
This follows week long reports and rumours that Russia would leave Kherson.
Ukrainian media publish a video with Ukrainian soldiers who entered the village of Pravdino in the #Kherson region.
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) November 9, 2022
The settlement is located approximately 27 km from Kherson. In September, there were fierce battles for the village. pic.twitter.com/5EEjgI5ajk
The Ukrainian commander said they had good intelligence, and would only advance cautiously.
