Ukraine capable of retaking Kherson from Russia: US defense chief

WASHINGTON, 05 November 2022, (TON): US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said “Ukrainian forces can retake the strategic southern city of Kherson from Russian troops, in what would be a major defeat for Russia in its invasion of its neighbor.”

Austin’s remarks coincided with a Russian-installed official in Kherson region saying Moscow was likely to pull its troops from the west bank of the Dnipro River, signaling a significant retreat, if confirmed.

Ukraine said “it was still fighting in the area and was wary of the occupying Russian forces setting a trap.”

Austin did not answer a question about whether Russian forces were preparing to leave. But, in perhaps his most optimistic comments yet on the Ukrainian counter-offensive, expressed confidence in their ability to beat back Russian forces.

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