Russian authorities ask civilians to leave Kherson "immediately"
The Russian authorities in the Ukrainian city of Kherson informed today, Saturday, the necessity of leaving the city immediately due to what it described as the tense military situation with the advance of Ukrainian forces.
Thousands of civilians began fleeing days ago across the Dnipro River after warnings of an imminent Ukrainian attack to retake the city, but Saturday's warning was issued with a renewed emphasis on its importance.
"Given the tense situation on the front line, the increased risk of intense bombardment of the city and the threat of attacks, all civilians must leave the city immediately and cross to the left (east) bank of the Dnipro!", a statement on the Telegram app said.
"Keep your family and friends safe! Don't forget documents, money, valuables and clothes," the statement added.
The statement also asked all employees of the bodies and ministries of the administration appointed by Moscow in Kherson to leave.
He urged people to take boats and cross the Dnipro River.
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