First Major Ukrainian City Falls To Russian Forces In South As Warships Eye Odessa

"Following a day of conflicting claims and counter-claims over whether the strategically
important southern Ukrainian city of Kherson was in Russia's hands, the AFP is reporting just after 4am Kiev time that "Ukrainian officials confirm Russia's capture of southern city Kherson."

Kiev over the past hours had disputed Russian reports that Kherson had been fully captured by the invading forces. According to a breaking Newsweek report:

Kherson, a key strategic point along the Black Sea, has been captured by Russia, making it the first major Ukrainian city to fall to invading Russian forces.

As the fighting raged into its seventh day, throngs of the Russian military were seen advancing upon the city of approximately 300,000 people. By Wednesday, reports emerged that the city center had fallen to the Russians, with the Russian Defence Ministry saying that its military had "taken full control" of Kherson." AP