The Ukrainian army is advancing towards Kherson
Ukraine In a video message written by the 131st intelligence battalion of the army, it is said that the city of Snigirovka on Nov 10in free was done
Armed Forces of Ukraine of the city of Snigirovka in Nikolayev region free said that it was.
Before that Russia The military said that the formations on the right bank of the Dnieper River will be moved from there to the left bank.
The city of Snigirovka was occupied by Russia since March 19. Russia His government included Snigirovka in the Kherson region in a so-called referendum held in this region in September.
Thus, Russia He considered Snigirovka his territory.
Ukraine In a video message written by the 131st intelligence battalion of the army, it is said that the city of November 10in free was done.
The Meduza newspaper writes that it appears from the video that it was recorded in the west of the city of Snigirovka.
The liberation of the city was also confirmed by local residents who did not want to be named.
On November 9, the Russian occupation administration of the city of Snigirovka announced that fighting was going on in the city.
“Referendum” with 30 participants
Deputy head of the occupation administration of Kherson region Kirill Stremousov said that the Russian forces repelled several attacks of the Ukrainian army in the direction of Snigirovka.
On the same day, Stremousov was reportedly involved in a traffic accident perished has been
Snigirovka is located 50 kilometers from the city of Kherson. Russia considered this place as its main line of defense.
Minister of Defense of Russia Sergei Shoigu He announced that he ordered the withdrawal of Russian troops from Kherson.
Shoigu said that Russian troops It will be moved to new positions on the left bank of the Dnieper River.
Headquarters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in November 10said that 10 more residential areas were liberated.
Local authorities reported that only 30 people participated in the so-called referendum on the inclusion of this region into Russia.
Up to 12 thousand people lived in this city before the war.