Ukraine accused Russia of looting empty homes in the southern city of Kherson and occupying them with troops in civilian clothes to prepare for street fighting in what both sides predict will be one of the war’s most important battles. | Reuters
Kyiv has described the evacuation of the area as a forced deportation, a war crime. Moscow says it is sending residents away for safety.
The situation inside Kherson could not be independently confirmed. Ukrainian forces on the nearby frontline have told Reuters they expect a bitter fight against Russian troops determined to exact a blood price before being forced out. Reuters was seeking comment from Russian authorities on the Ukrainian allegations. Moscow denies abusing civilians.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that the Donetsk region in the east remained the “epicenter” of fighting, with hundreds of Russians being killed every day.‘They call people meat’
The United States’ support for Ukraine will be “unflinching and unwavering” regardless of the outcome of Tuesday’s congressional elections, she added. Zelensky in his nightly address on Monday said it was vital to oblige Russia to participate in “genuine” peace talks, describing the country as a destabilizing force on a range of issues, including climate change.
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