Ukrainian forces liberate over 1,170 sq. km in Kherson direction

This was reported by the Operational Command South spokeswoman, Nataliya Gumenyuk, on the air of the telethon.

She said that currently the work on securing and cleaning the territories continues, and stabilization measures are being carried out.  The spokeswoman said that the invading Russian forces leave behind many "surprises" - these are mined buildings, roads, and fields.

"Recently, there was a mine explosion in Velyka Kostromka during agricultural work," Gumenyuk said. 

She emphasizes that it is too early to return to the de-occupied territories, as it is necessary to give time to specialists to secure them and carry out stabilization measures.