Mykhailo Podoliak stated that Russian forces are aware their presence in Kherson may be short-lived and characterized their actions as large-scale looting to steal materials.
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Russian soldiers are aware of how long they can remain in Kherson and plan no integration of its economy with Russia.
The next step for occupiers is large-scale looting of Kherson's apartments to steal toilets and light bulbs.
Svitlana Korotun was kidnapped from her home on August 16 by Russian occupiers.
Korotun was kidnapped because she refused to cooperate with the Russians, according to Yury Sobolevsky.
Russian publicist Andrei Piontkovsky stated that President Vladimir Putin is fighting for his life and fears the liberation of Kherson will cause a political catastrophe in Russia.
Andrei Piontkovsky predicted that after demonstrations similar to 'Swan Lake' protests, Vladimir Putin might announce errors in the Ukraine issue and claim health reasons for stepping down.
In Kherson, the occupiers captured a local volunteer from her house after an illegal search; her location is unknown.
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