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The new commander of Russian forces in Ukraine, Sergei Surovykin, said Ukrainian authorities were preparing to resort to “illegal methods” in the Kherson region.
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According to Surovik, there is evidence that Kiev is considering the possibility Massive indiscriminate missile and artillery attack on Kherson. In addition, the Khakovskaya hydroelectric station is expected to be one of the targets of the Ukrainian forces.
“These actions will lead to the destruction of the infrastructure of a large industrial center and may cause a large number of casualties among civilians,” he said in reports to the Rossiya 24 channel, as cited by the Russian agency. Rhea Novosti. He pointed out that this situation is dangerous for the residents An evacuation of citizens from the city was announcedIt is already being prepared by the Russian government.
During the interview, the Russian commander admitted that the situation in Ukraine was “tense”. “The enemy is constantly trying to attack Russian troop positions. First of all, this concerns the Kubiansk, Lyman and Mykolaiv-Grivi Rih sectors. As for Kherson, the Antonovsky bridge and Khakovskaya power station were damaged in the Ukrainian attacks, which made it difficult to supply the city with food. There are also problems with water and energy supply.
Kherson is one of four Ukrainian regions recently annexed by Russia, which has been widely condemned by the international community.
On the same day, Kirill Stremousov, the Moscow-appointed head of Kherson’s civil and military administration, hinted that conflict in the region could intensify. “The battle for Kherson will begin in the near future. Civilians are advised to leave the war zone if possible”.
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