The Ukrainian army is on a roll – they are taking advantage of Russia's faltering military, and now they have the city of Kherson in their sights. Read Sky's Alex Rossi's eyewitness report 👇
Ukrainian soldiers are keeping up the pressure after Russia's defence minister Sergei Shoigu announced the Kremlin's forces were falling back to the east side of the Dnipro River.It's estimated there could be thousands of Russian soldiers still on the west bank. They are potentially trapped.Ukrainian firepower has pushed them out of this area.
"Now our infantry is clearing the villages from the remnants of the Russian troops, which have already begun the active phase of retreat," he said. Videos on social media show soldiers in newly liberated areas – the Ukrainian flag proudly on display.
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