🏴 Capture

Russian forces captured two Ukrainian combat engineers and an M113A3 armored personnel carrier, allegedly the first M113 captured by Russian forces, reportedly by paratroopers from the 76th Airborne Division.

Novaya Kakhovka, Kherson
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Russian forces captured two Ukrainian combat engineers and an M113A3 armored personnel carrier, allegedly the first M113 captured by Russian forces, reportedly by paratroopers from the 76th Airborne Division.

Volodymyr Saldo announced the organized transfer of civilian populations from Berislav, Bilozerka, Snihurivka, and Oleksandrivka municipalities due to alleged Ukrainian counteroffensive preparations.

Approximately 50,000-60,000 people are planned to be moved by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation.

Kyrylo Stremousov urged residents of Kherson to move to the left bank as quickly as possible, citing potential Ukrainian advances.

Ukrainian forces have renewed their offensive in the region, north of the city, according to open source intelligence analysts on Twitter. Ukrainian forces have gained ground in the region over the past month, taking dozens of villages and collapsing Russian defenses.

Vladimir Saldo announced the organized relocation of 50,000-60,000 civilians from four municipalities to the left bank of the Dnipro.

Russian occupation authorities closed entry to occupied Kherson for civilians for 7 days, allowing only employees of supply companies with commandant's passes.

Russian officials announced the forced removal of children from the right bank of Kherson region.

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Extracted: 2026-07-18T16:57:31.093Z

Source story: day-239a-2023-02-14