Coverage dated July 23, 2022 to July 27, 2022

Key Russian-controlled city cut off as Western weapons hit bridges: U.K.

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The British Ministry of Defense said that Ukraine's forces were "gathering momentum" as they sought to retake the Kherson region and its main city.

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Insider
President Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces are counterattacking and advancing towards the captured city of Kherson (opens Insider)
Published Jul 23, 2022
Insider's feed description
UK intelligence states that Russia may see a "significant military and political setback" as Ukraine counterattacks target Russian-occupied Kherson.
The National Interest
Ukraine Sets the Stage for Pivotal Kherson Counteroffensive (opens The National Interest)
Published Jul 25, 2022
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Ukrainian military officials said they are conducting a series of smaller strikes and ground operations in preparation for a larger assault.
The Guardian
Ukraine steps up attacks on Russian-occupied Kherson (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 26, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Key bridge attacked using longer-range weapons in attempt to cut off Russian supply routes
Newsweek
Key Russian-controlled city cut off as Western weapons hit bridges: U.K. (opens Newsweek)
Published Jul 27, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
The British Ministry of Defense said that Ukraine's forces were "gathering momentum" as they sought to retake the Kherson region and its main city.
NBC News
Ukraine launches counteroffensive to break Russia’s hold on major southern city (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 27, 2022
NBC News's feed description
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has called on Russian troops in Kherson to retreat, warning that they will be “annihilated” if they remain in the city.
The Economist
Ukraine is gathering strength for an assault on Kherson (opens The Economist)
Published Jul 27, 2022
The Economist's feed description
Russia might destroy the city rather than lose it
Fox News
Russian looks to annex Kherson as Ukrainian counter offensive advances (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 27, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Russian officials in Ukraine said occupying forces will look to hold a referendum soon to annex Kherson as Ukrainian troops make offensive gains.
Forbes
Russian Forces In Kherson ‘Virtually Cut Off’ As Ukraine Counter-Attacks To Take Key City, U.K. Says (opens Forbes)
Published Jul 27, 2022
Forbes's feed description
The city of Kherson is both politically and symbolically important for both sides as it is the most significant Ukrainian city under Russian occupation to the west of the Dnipro river.
Fox News
Kherson cut off: Ukrainian counter-offensive gaining momentum in southern city (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 27, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Ukraine has launched a major counter-offensive that has virtually cut off the Russian-occupied southern city of Kherson, leaving thousands of Russian troops "highly vulnerable."