Ukraine troops enter centre of Kherson as Russians retreat in chaos
by Peter Beaumont, Luke Harding in Kherson region, Pj from on (#65Q8W)
Locals raise Ukrainian flags around Svoboda Square, as wounded Russian soldiers reportedly abandoned
In extraordinary scenes, crowds of jubilant residents greeted Ukraine's armed forces as they reached the centre of Kherson, as Russia's retreat from the key strategic city appeared to have descended into chaos.
A crowd of residents, some tearful, raised Ukrainian flags around the central Svoboda Square, and gathered to greet the first troops to reach the city centre, embracing the arriving Ukrainian soldiers.
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