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Has the tide turned in occupied Kherson?

Russian Troops Reportedly Begin Pull Back From Kherson As Ukrainian Troops Advance

Abandoned Russian outposts near the city of Kherson Source: AAP / Yuriy Sobolevskyi

Moscow-installed officials in occupied Kherson say Russian troops are "most likely" to be withdrawn from the city. But Kyiv is cautious, believing Russia could be setting a trap, and calling the ongoing evacuation a disguised deportation.



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