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A Ukrainian soldier to the north of Kherson has spoken of ‘one of the happiest days of my life’ as his unit is greeted by liberated residents.
Valentyn Ilchuk told of the ‘incredible’ feeling as he and his comrades meet people who have been living under the shadow of Russian occupation.
The former University of Warwick exchange student is 20km away from Russian-held Nova Kakhovka supporting a brigade’s mortar team.
Ukrainian flags have been raised in the southern port city today as Russian soldiers withdrew to the east bank of the Dnipro River.