Russian defence minister orders troops to leave Ukrainian city of Kherson

Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu has ordered the country’s troops to leave Ukraine’s city of Kherson, the only regional capital Moscow captured since the invasion began in February.

Ukrainian victory in Kherson, one of the main objectives of Kyiv’s southern offensive, will be widely seen as a significant blow to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, only weeks after a high-profile ceremony in Moscow in which he announced the 'forever' annexation of Kherson region along with three others.

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[jon]

Where does the sudden concern for their soldiers and civilians come from

[Thiccems_Mcgee]

They're not leaving, they're strategically regrouping...

[KrnelPanc]

Hilarious. You haven't heard two words from this guy but when they have to say they're retreating, they make him say it.

[akul]

"Strategic retreat"

Another day, Another Shoygu Gem

[val_ist]

Russians talking about protecting civilians is like Tobacco companies raising concerns about smokers' health.

[impulserr]

I must say that he made me LOL at first 5 seconds "we care about our troops" XD

[SpaceFrawg]

Translation: Now you can retreat without being shot by your own side.

[Jwool]

Special leaving operation, tactical masterclass!

[Gwaredd]

as a wise Admiral once said: "It's a trap!"

[thehumanity]

Could be a trap. Furthermore, they've been moving armor and artillery to the eastern bank, whilst mining up the western bank. This is still dangerous territory to take, even if the Russians leave...

[janlim]

Dude looked like he hasn't slept for days. 🤣

[leonardarola]

Priority?! After over 60000 got turned into sunflowers...

[merakibeats]

Don't know what to think of this, especially when they make it public like this

[BeezleSpiritCommunicator]

They talk about civilians while killing civilians for the last eight month.
90 thousand Russians either dead or wounded.
Ukraine woman men and children killed for one mans ambition.
The only reason they speak of servicemen is now they are saying NO.
You don't need to be a politician to know that invading a foreign country is wrong.
Glory to Ukraine

[edwardbondoc]

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦!!! Remembering your heroes in our own Veterans’ Day 🇺🇸🇵🇭🫡

[csvegso]

It's not withdrawing. It's attack in the opposite direction.

[joepearson]

I think it's a trap stay safe ukraine 🇺🇦 🙏

[juanindojorgijanad]

Kherson is Ukraine! Glory to the country! Glory to the heroes! Glory to the armed forces! Greetings from Indonesia. 🇮🇩❤️🇺🇦

[piggybaggy]

If its a trap, how it can all end up blowing dam ?

[kiurvy]

Don't forget the washing machines 😅