Ukrainian Army Chief of Staff reported progress in the Kherson sector but provided no details.

Ukrainian Army Chief of Staff reported progress in the Kherson sector but provided no details.

Russian occupiers have abducted Ihor Kolykhaiev, the Mayor of Kherson.

Halyna Liashevska, advisor to the Mayor of Kherson, confirmed that they have taken Ihor Kolykhaiev.

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the dismissal of Hennady Lahuta from his position as head of the Kherson Regional State Administration.

Ukrainian forces are gradually advancing on the Kherson direction and trying to hold liberated settlements.

Russian positions in the Kherson region are weak as they are squeezed against the right bank of the Dnipro River.

The Ukrainian military is preparing for possible large-scale actions in the south to liberate Kherson.

Russian forces kidnapped Kherson Mayor Ihor Kolykhaev on June 28, 2022.