War: Putin Faces Fresh Humiliation As Russian Commanders Flee Kherson

Putin’s commanders have reportedly abandoned their posts and fled Kherson.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vladimir Putin faces more setbacks as Russian commanders reportedly abandoned their positions in Kherson.

Kherson is currently at the centre of Russia’s invasion as Ukraine plans its counterattack to take back the Russian-occupied city.

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A western official told the Times it will be “impossible” for the Russian president to maintain a military presence in the city if Ukraine succeeds.

The official claimed commanders are leaving “demoralised and leaderless” conscripts to face the Ukrainian advance when it arrives. They added: “They’ve decided that Kherson isn’t worth fighting for but that natural defensive barrier of the river is extremely valuable to them.”

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Russia is yet to admit its heavy losses in its invasion, while Ukraine’s armed forces claim the number of invading personnel killed in battle now exceeds 74,000.

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