Russia bans civilians from entering occupied Ukrainian region of Kherson

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian-installed governor Vladimir Saldo said that the region had the resources to hold on to the city of Kherson.

Published on: Oct 19, 2022, 14:52:06 IST

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The Russian-installed leader of the occupied Ukrainian region of Kherson said on Wednesday that authorities were banning civilians from entering the region for seven days, amid escalating pressure from a Ukrainian counteroffensive.

Russia-Ukraine War: Local people queue to fill up bottles with fresh drinking water in Kherson region. (Reuters)

Speaking on state television, Russian-installed governor Vladimir Saldo said that the region had the resources to hold on to the city of Kherson and that the move was needed to "keep civilians safe."

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