The head of the administration of the Kherson region announced that the defense of the city was suppressed after fierce fighting
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The Ukrainian armed forces lost control over the crossing to the city of Kherson. About it informed on Facebook the head of the regional administration Gennady Laguta.
“I am forced to report that after fierce fighting on the outskirts of Kherson, despite the desperate efforts of the Ukrainian army, unfortunately, control over the crossing to Kherson has been lost,” Laguta wrote, adding that the defense of the city was suppressed.
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He asked local residents to remain calm and not panic, and also promised that local authorities would do everything to maintain law and order and save people’s lives.
“The situation remains tense, but we promise to do everything possible to resolve it,” the head of administration said.