In one of the biggest signs of Russia losing grip on territory in Ukraine, the Russian-installed governor of southern Kherson region suggested residents leave for Russian regions.

Russia begins evacuation of civilians from Kherson in Ukraine

Ukraine has claimed that its forces recaptured five settlements in the southern annexed Kherson region during the ongoing counteroffensive against the Russian forces.

Ukraine claims its forces recapture five settlements in Russia-annexed Kherson region

According to Ukrainian authorities its armed forces have liberated five more settlements in Kherson after regaining almost full control of North eastern region of Kharkiv.

Reports: Ukraine recaptures five settlements in Kherson region

Ukrainian forces have captured more villages in Kherson, just days after Vladimir Putin claimed the region as part of Russia. Kherson was one of four regions annexed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine recaptures Russia-occupied areas in Kherson days after Moscow announced annexation

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Ukrainian attack on bus killed five in Russia-occupied Kherson, claims Moscow

The Ukrainian troops have been making rapid advances in the south and east of the country, making their biggest breakthrough since the war began. While it is breaking through the defences of Russian forces in the south and intensifying its offensive in the east, the Ukrainian troops have also been successful in taking back more Russia-annexed territories.

Ukrainian forces make significant gains in south & east, seize Russia-annexed territories

Four regions of Ukraine are holding referendums on Friday over joining Russia amid the ongoing crisis. The provinces — Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia — are currently under Russian control and in the past few months, Moscow has set up local governments to handle daily administration.

Referendums on joining Russia begin in four captured Ukrainian provinces, Kyiv and West condemn move

Russia has postponed the referendum in its occupied territory Kherson on joining Russia following increased shellings in the region by the Ukraine forces. "This is being paused because of the security situation," BBC quoted Kirill Stremousov, deputy head of the Russian-appointed administration there, as saying.

Russia postpones referendum in occupied Kherson region after Ukraine intensifies shelling

A Russian-installed official in Ukraine's Kherson region said that plans for a referendum on joining Russia had been "paused" due to the security situation.

Ukrainian counter-offensive hinted as reason for referendum pause

Intense fighting continues to rage in Ukraine's southern part as Ukrainian forces step up their counter-offensive operations in a bid to retake the Russian-held Kherson region.

Fighting intensifies in Kherson region, Ukraine seeks to retake Russian-held region

Ukraine has announced the launch of a counter-offensive to recapture southern parts of the country and has advanced into the Kherson, Mykolaiv regions; however, Russia claimed to have repulsed the Ukrainian offensive.

Ukraine launches counter-offensive to recapture Kherson, Mykolaiv

Kherson, in the south of the country, was taken by Russian forces early in their invasion in February, but a Ukrainian official predicted that Kyiv's soldiers would retake it by September.

By September, Ukraine's Kherson region will be 'liberated' from Russia: Sergiy Khlan

The crisis in Ukraine has been waging on for around five months and in that period, the Russian military has gained control over a number of areas around the country.

Ukrainian forces 'badly damage' key bridge in Kherson region amid ongoing conflict

Ukraine's southern Kherson region, where Moscow has already introduced the ruble and began distributing Russian passports, is now broadcasting Russian television, as said by the Russian army on Tuesday.

Russian television starts broadcast in Ukraine’s Kherson

The Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions of Ukraine were taken over by the Russian military and on Saturday, the first Russian passports were issued for the residents of the two regions.

First Russian passports handed out to Ukrainians in Kherson region: Report

Pro Kremlin authorities in Ukraine's southern city of Kherson, the first city to be captured by Russian forces on Wednesday urged President Vladimir Putin to annex the region. Moscow responded to the request saying that the local residents should decide their own fate.

Ukraine invasion: Kherson to soon be annexed by Russian troops?

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has officially entered its third month and although the Ukrainians have mounted a solid resistance, a lot of cities have already fallen to the marching Russian army.

Russian-controlled Kherson region of Ukraine to start using Ruble as official currency: Report

The horrors of war have engulfed Ukraine and there seems to be no respite for the people staying in the country amidst the Russian army invasion. However, there was some enjoyment for a number of children who fled from the heavily attacked city of Kherson to the port city of Odesa.

Dolphins bring joy to Ukrainian children fleeing war in Kherson

A unique incident was captured on camera as Ukrainian citizens confronted Russian military vehicles in the city of Kherson on Sunday. "Go Home!" shouted the Ukrainians as they forced two Russian military vehicles to ultimately reverse and take an about-turn.

'Go Home': Ukrainian protesters confront Russian military vehicles in Kherson

On March 2, a week after the invasion began, Russia grabbed control of its first city in Ukraine. A senior Ukrainian official told The New York Times that Kherson is now under Russian control after the city was surrounded earlier in the day.

Kherson: First Ukrainian city falls to Russian troops 

Despite unexpectedly ferocious resistance, the first major Ukrainian city fell to Russian forces as they take the Black Sea port of Kherson in southern Ukraine. It was confirmed on Thursday (March 3).

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Is this Vladimir Putin's next massive plan?

In southern Ukraine, Russia today claimed to have taken over the southern city of Kherson this would make it the largest in Ukraine to be captured by Russian forces so far. The city mayor had earlier reported that Russian forces were seen on the city streets, Russian troops had taken over its train station and its port.

Ukraine: Southern city of Kherson falls into Russian hands

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