Ukraine Resumes Police Operations in Kherson Reclaimed from Russia

A Ukrainian citizen is embracing and welcoming a fellow soldier in Kherson, southern Ukraine, from which Russian troops withdrew on the 12th (local time). [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-seop] Ukraine has resumed police and security operations in the southern strategic area of Kherson, which was recaptured from Russia.

On the 12th (local time), according to major media outlets, Ihor Klymenko, head of the Ukrainian National Police, announced through his social media (SNS) that "about 200 police officers were deployed to Kherson city today." The Kherson region was occupied by Russian forces at the beginning of the war. Recently, Ukraine reclaimed it after about eight months. Currently, power and water supply facilities have been destroyed, and security remains unstable.

The Ukrainian police stated that they will first confirm the withdrawal of Russian forces while establishing order. Chief Klymenko explained, "Checkpoints are being set up and operated to identify Russian soldiers or collaborators," adding, "We are also collecting and documenting evidence of war crimes."

Meanwhile, in the Kahovka area, considered the next target for the Ukrainian military's advance after Kherson, the pro-Russian administration has issued an evacuation order for its staff. Pavel Pylypchuk, head of the pro-Russian administration in the Kahovka region, said, "The administration office will be the first target of Ukraine's attack," and added, "We will move to a safer area and continue to lead the administration of the Kahovka region."

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