Ukrainian armed forces say they have established foothold on eastern side of river in Kherson region

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At least nine people have been killed in Russian shelling of the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson.

Oleksandr Prokudin, head of the Kherson regional military administration, said hundreds of shells were fired at the city and the surrounding area on Thursday, targeting residential areas, shopping districts, and administrative buildings.