Kyiv: (Kiv) Russian authorities have issued an order to citizens living in Kherson to leave the city immediately. So far the work of evacuating these people was going on at a very slow pace. Russian officials fear that Ukrainian forces may target civilians in retaliation for the occupation. In a Telegram post, the pro-Russian Kherson administration issued an order for people to cross the Dnieper River into Russian territory, citing the tense situation, shelling and fear of terrorist attacks. While Western countries fear that Russian President Vladimir Putin may use nuclear bombs to teach the Ukrainian army a lesson after evacuating civilians. These bombs will be of low caliber that will only target areas where the Ukrainian army is strong. Russian nuclear bombers Tu-160 and Tu-95 are already present in large numbers on Ukraine’s border. These bombers can launch strategic nuclear missiles anywhere in the world in a single flight.
Kherson has been occupied by Russia since its inception
Kherson has been occupied by Russia since the early days of the invasion in February. The city is also the capital of Kherson region. Putin declared the area part of Russia after claiming to hold a referendum last month. Kherson’s Kremlin-backed officials previously announced plans to evacuate Russian-appointed officials and 60,000 civilians from the region. Local official Volodymyr Saldo said it would be an organized and gradual displacement. Russia is making arrangements to move these people to other areas with greater security. The Russian government will provide jobs, food, hospital, financial support to these people. Some media reports claim that the people of Kherson do not want to leave their homes, but the authorities are ordering them to leave by force, citing martial law.
Ukraine appeals to locals to protest
Ukraine has urged local residents to resist attempts to relocate them. Ukraine alleges that Moscow wants to hold ordinary Ukrainian citizens hostage and use them as human shields. That is why he is taking our people into his security zone. Putin signed a decree on Wednesday imposing martial law in Kherson and three regions of southeastern Ukraine. They have already declared these areas as part of Russia. Western countries, including Ukraine, have called Putin’s move a violation of international law. At the same time, Russia claims that these areas were annexed after a referendum in which many countries of the world also deployed their observers. During this referendum the people unanimously agreed to join the Russian territory. However, Ukraine claims that during this time power was used and many manipulations took place.
Several rockets were fired at Kiev on Saturday morning
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging service that several rockets were fired at the capital on Saturday morning. A similar report has also been shared by the governors of six western and central provinces. Ukraine’s presidential office said in a statement Saturday morning that five Russian explosive-laden drones were shot down in the central Cherkasy region, southeast of Kiev. Russian forces have also bombed the western city of Khmelnytskyi. Local media reported several large explosions. Immediately after this attack, 275000 people’s homes were blacked out. Local officials are urging people to store water so that there is no shortage of basic amenities.