Kherson being evacuated: Why the city is such a prize for both Russia, Ukraine


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Russian-installed authorities of the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson have ordered all residents to evacuate immediately. Ukrainian forces pressing an offensive in the south have zeroed in on Kherson, a provincial capital that has been under Russian control since the early days of the invasion. On Saturday, Russia said its forces had prevented an attempt by Ukraine to break through its line of control in Kherson. Also in Explained | Why Russian drones pose a different challenge for Ukraine than missiles The possible fall of the city would deal another humiliation to Moscow after a string of battlefield defeats and...