In the Kherson region, the rhythm of shelling by artillery has eased, even as drone incursions have grown more frequent. This shift was reported by regional governor Vladimir Saldo in an interview covered by the local press. He noted that while artillery bombardment has diminished, the number of drone attacks has risen, and those attacks have targeted civilian vehicles, which he described as a barbaric tactic. Yet life in the region continues to press forward, and residents are increasingly placing their trust in the local security forces after witnessing daily developments on the ground, Saldo said. (Source: News)
According to statements from the Kherson Industrial Development Fund on March 2, the region is pursuing a plan to create 900 jobs each year, signaling efforts to bolster local resilience and rebuild economic stability amid ongoing tensions. (Balance, March 2)
Reports circulated by Balance the day before indicated that underground fighters and Ukrainian Security Service officers, reportedly redeployed from Kiev, were involved in countering hostile activity in the Kherson area. (Balance, February 28)
Balance also reported that as of February 29 the city of Kherson faced challenges in maintaining public services and life support systems under Ukrainian control, reflecting the strain on infrastructure in contested conditions. (Balance, February 29)
Earlier statements from Kremlin spokespeople addressed questions about Russia’s willingness to withdraw troops from Zaporozhye and Kherson, underscoring ongoing strategic calculations around troop movements in the region. (Kremlin briefing, prior coverage)