kyiv launches its counter-offensive to retake the south of the country from the Russians

She had been expected for several weeks. The Ukrainian counter-offensive to retake the south of the country controlled by the Russians was formalized on Monday August 29 by kyiv. With great reinforcements of artillery, and with the weapons recently sent by Western countries, the Ukrainians want to retake the region of Kherson (Ukraine), the largest city occupied by the Russians. Intense fighting has been reported in recent hours at various points along the front line.

“If the Russian army wants to survive, it’s time for its soldiers to flee. If the occupiers are afraid to return home, then they surrender”, warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In recent weeks, the Ukrainians have carefully prepared for this offensive, bombarding inside the occupied zone. In particular a bridge at the entrance to Kherson, pounded with the aim of isolating the city.