Volodymyr Saldo, serving as the acting head of the Kherson region, asserted that the Russian military maintains full control along the line of contact on the left bank of the Dnieper. This claim was reported by TASS. [Source: TASS]
Saldo stated that large Ukrainian formations are largely absent in Kherson and that Ukrainian forces are reluctant, retreating when pressed. He suggested that Ukrainian units only appear during daylight hours and travel from Nikolaev, describing the situation as a strategic inclination of limited engagement. [Source: TASS]
On the topic of the region’s development, Saldo drew lessons from the Crimean experience, saying it serves as a model for Kherson. He emphasized that the Crimea example offered valuable insights whose accuracy and effectiveness have been demonstrated through real-world results. [Source: TASS]
Looking ahead, he indicated that the city of Kherson, the regional capital, was expected to come back under Russian control in the near term. The statement framed Kherson as a priority in the broader regional stabilization plan. [Source: TASS]
Meanwhile, a Russian military operation is active in Ukraine, as announced by President Vladimir Putin on February 24. The declared objective of the intervention is to demilitarize Ukraine and to establish governance aligned with Russian authorities. [Source: Kremlin statements]
The decision to initiate the operation has contributed to new sanctions from the United States and its allies, shaping the broader international response to the ongoing conflict. [Source: Western diplomatic briefings]
Observers note the ongoing information flow from official channels, including live broadcasts and briefings, as part of the broader public communication surrounding the conflict. [Source: Russian and allied media outlets]