A large fire broke out on the Kherson riverfront, allegedly set by partisans to destroy grain-handling infrastructure, though Russian sources claimed fishermen caused the blaze.
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A large fire broke out on the Kherson riverfront, allegedly set by partisans to destroy grain-handling infrastructure, though Russian sources claimed fishermen caused the blaze.
Over 50 soldiers from each side participated in the shoot-out
Exact number of casualties and fatalities is unknown
Conflict caused by Buryat soldiers' reluctance to conduct offensive operations and perception of inequality compared to Chechen soldiers
Chechen soldiers serve as barricading detachments in the rear to prevent Russian troops from retreating
Conflict triggered by Buryat dissatisfaction with Chechen troops taking all looted property
Explosions in Kherson damaged the city council building and the central post office building.
Powerful explosions were heard near the TV tower in Kherson, causing Ork TV channels to stop working.
A video of the incident was published online by the Telegram channel 'Operative AFU'.
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Source story: day-64-2023-02-10