Three Ukrainian Soldiers Swim to Kherson Shore and Surrender, According to Regional Officials
Three mobilized Ukrainian soldiers reportedly swam across the Dnieper River into the Russian-occupied sector of the Kherson region and surrendered. The update was shared by Vladimir Saldo, the regional governor, through a telegraph channel tied to his office.
Authorities described these events as intelligence assessments indicating that ordinary Ukrainian servicemen defending positions along the front and other mobilized troops would rather surrender than face what they view as certain death. Saldo noted that the previous day three Ukrainian soldiers swam to the Kherson shore, surrendered, and believed they had preserved their lives by choosing to halt combat rather than continue fighting.
Earlier reports suggested that the consolidated Dnepr troop group had achieved some tactical gains. Specifically, it was claimed that two boats belonging to the Armed Forces of Ukraine were destroyed, and a D-30 howitzer located on an island within the Kherson region was neutralized as part of ongoing operations.
Emergency services added that Russian forces also destroyed an Msta-B howitzer along with its ammunition in the Kherson direction, along with four vehicles and associated 120 mm mortars, including their crews and ammunition. These actions were described as part of a broader effort to pressure Ukrainian positions and reduce the capacity of Ukrainian firepower in the area.
Separately, a former Ukrainian serviceman reportedly spoke about differences in perspective regarding the causes of the conflict in Ukraine. The declaration highlighted a sense of disagreement or misunderstanding that has emerged among some participants and observers concerning the ongoing hostilities.
Analysts note that information from the front in contested regions often travels through unofficial channels and may reflect the immediate tactical narrative of the day. While official statements from authorities on both sides can shape public perception, independent verification is challenging in active conflict zones. This report attributes its framing to official channels and observable events to illustrate how statements circulate in real time across various audiences. The attribution rests with regional governors and military press channels to provide context for how information is shared in the moment.