Ukrainian defenders raise national flag on Kinburn Spit as Russians retreat – video
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25 June, 13:31
The Kinburn Spit. The territories in red are occupied by Russia. Photo: DeepStateMap, an interactive map of the hostilities in Ukraine
The Command of the Defence Forces of Ukraine's South has reported that Ukrainian defenders have raised the national flag on the Kinburn Spit and that Russian troops have abandoned their positions.
Source: Command of the Defence Forces of Ukraine's South on Facebook
Quote: "Defence Forces of Ukraine's South forced the occupiers to retreat from their positions through powerful strikes. The evacuation of surviving personnel is underway, and the occupiers are abandoning their defensive lines."
Details: The defenders added that they hope Ukrainian tanks will one day reach Dzhankoi in Crimea, which is under Russian occupation.
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