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Ukrainian troops enter Kherson city after Russia retreats

Ukraine's defense intelligence agency says its military entered Kherson following Russia's withdrawal from the strategic southern city.
Buildings that were damaged during fighting between Ukrainian and Russian occupying forces line a village road in Kherson, Ukraine, on Oct. 30.
Updated November 11, 2022 at 9:56 AM ET

MOSCOW and KYIV — Ukrainian forces entered the southern city of Kherson after Russia confirmed it pulled its troops from the strategic city, in a likely major setback to President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine.

The Russian Defense Ministry Friday that remaining troops have been transferred out

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