Ukraine has retaken more than 500 square km in Kherson region, Zelensky says – 06.10.2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that Kyiv’s forces have recaptured more than 500 square kilometres of territory in the southern Kherson region since October 1. The retaken land includes nearly 30 towns and villages that Russian forces had occupied for months, a spokeswoman for Ukraine’s southern army command said. Read our live blog to see how all the day’s events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).