The Latest Breaking News from Kherson

Ukraine struck a bridge in the occupied Black Sea region of Kherson on Saturday, targeting a Russian supply route as Kyiv prepares for a major counter-offensive, a Ukrainian regional official said.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said this week that Moscow is expanding its military aims in Ukraine beyond the eastern Donbas region. But the Russian military has been experiencing difficulties on the ground, prompting many to wonder whether it is realistic for the Kremlin to expand the scope of its…

Strikes indicate ‘huge battle’ may be on way that will be a key test of Kyiv troops’ ability to push Russia back

"The risk appetite of this guy is very different from the risk appetite of Joe Biden."

Foreign minister says Russia has expanded its territorial aims in Ukraine beyond occupying the eastern Donbas region.

In Nova Kakhovka, a city in southern Ukraine occupied by Russian troops five months ago on the first day of its invasion, the signs of creeping annexation by Russia are mounting and some residents fear a return to Soviet times.

(Changes dateline to reflect origin of story)

Ukrainian forces have struck and seriously damaged a bridge that is key for supplying Russian troops in southern Ukraine

This would be a massive gamble for Vladimir Putin.