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Ukraine’s defence and intelligence unit has reported on the withdrawal of Russian troops from Kherson.
Key Takeaway
- U.S. President Joe Biden and the EU leaders have termed the withdrawal as a “difficult position” for Russian President Vladimir Putin and condemned the brutality of deporting Ukrainians.
Kherson
- About
- Kherson is a port city in Ukraine that serves as the administrative centre of Kherson Oblast.
- Location
- It is strategically located at the mouth of the Dnieper River’s exit into the Black Sea.
- Significance
- Geographically, Kherson is a strategic location for Russia and Ukraine.
- The province shares borders with Donetsk, Crimea and the Black Sea.
- It is home to a significant shipbuilding industry.
- How did Kherson come under Russia’s control?
- In 2022, Kherson was captured by Russia through intense fighting.
- The battle of Kherson proved to be the starting point to capturing and occupying the southern part of Ukraine while the battles for Kharkiv and Kyiv in the north progressed.
- Russia’s hold over Kherson since March 2022 enabled Moscow to capture the key port cities — Mariupol in the Sea Azov and Odesa, thus expanding control.
- Why has Moscow announced its withdrawal from Kherson?
- There are three reasons behind the move:
- First is the mobilisation failure.
- Secondly, the inability of Russia to govern Kherson.
- Third, Ukraine’s expanding counter offensive.
Ukraine
- About
- Ukraine is a country located in eastern Europe.
- Capita-Kyiv (Kiev)
- Land border
- Belarus-North
- Russia-East
- Moldova and Romania-Southwest
- Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland-West
- Maritime borders
- Sea of Azov-South
- Black Sea-South
Content Source: Indian Express