Russia wants to establish long-term control over the Kherson region to have more security in Crimea. Today the occupiers have introduced the rouble; yesterday they turned off mobile communications. The Kremlin continues to use the traditional tool against dissenters – repressions and torture. Nevertheless, Kherson residents continue to protest against the Russian occupiers and are trying to peacefully undermine the occupiers’ plans.
On April 27, another pro-Ukrainian protest took place in Kherson. The Russians used light and noise grenades against peaceful Ukrainian protesters – 4 Ukrainians were wounded. On April 29, Russia abandoned the idea to hold a quick referendum on the establishment of the Kherson People’s Republic. The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine stated that it was the Ukrainian resistance that could have potentially disrupted the referendum and all the occupiers’ plans to create the KhPR.
Today’s Ukraine in Flames #52 tells stories of popular resistance against the Russian occupation forces in the Kherson region. We stand with unconquered Kherson residents as they defend their freedom and Ukrainian sovereignty.
Speakers:
- Serhii Hlan, Member of Kherson Regional Council
- Andrii, citizen of Kherson Head of “Media Center. Kherson”
- Ivan Antypenko, journalist from Kherson.
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