The Latest Breaking News from Kherson

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 261st day, we take a look at the main developments.

In today’s newsletter: The decision to pull troops from the regional capital is a tactical and moral win for Ukraine – what now?

President Zelenskiy hails ‘historic day’ and promises ‘Ukraine will come to all its people’

‘Today is a historic day. We are taking back Kherson,’ said Zelensky

Ukrainian forces enter centre of Kherson city; Ukraine estimates it will take at least a week for Russian troops to leave city

Jubilant residents welcomed Ukrainian troops arriving in the centre of Kherson on Friday after Russia abandoned the only regional capital it had captured since its invasion began in February.

US President Biden made another gaffe in front of reporters at the White House on Wednesday evening as he discussed the war in Ukraine and quickly had to correct himself

Russian troops have been ordered to withdraw from the only Ukrainian regional capital seized throughout the war.

Russian leader has distanced himself from withdrawal decision but Kremlin appears keen to learn from mistakes

The conflict in Ukraine appears to have reached another key moment that has the potential to influence the course of the rest of the war. Ukrainian troops, who have been sweeping through the south of the country since September appear poised to recapture the city of Kherson.

Kyiv expressed caution about Russia’s announcement its troops are abandoning the Ukrainian city of Kherson, the first major regional center seized in its invasion, in what would be a highly symbolic reverse for President Vladimir Putin.