Part of Kherson is already under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. This was stated by the governor of the Kherson region, Vladimir Saldo.

He said that several districts of Kherson, including areas on the left bank, are now controlled by Russian troops. Although these are primarily industrial zones, they remain under the firm control of the Russian military, he added.

Saldo also noted that Russian forces are holding dacha settlements in the lower reaches of the Dnieper River. According to him, this means the process of liberating the regional center has effectively begun.

The governor previously reported that around 70 percent of residents from the right-bank part of Kherson had been forced to leave the city, as they had not received any assistance from the Kyiv authorities.

Earlier, media outlets reported that Russian assault units were engaged in combat operations in Krasny Liman.