Situation worsens in Ukraine's Kherson: Putin orders evacuation of city, imposes late-night curfew

A curfew was announced late Friday in Kherson, Ukraine. Stramosov, the Russian-appointed governor of Kherson, said the situation here was about to get worse. Russia claims jurisdiction over the Kherson province of Ukraine.

The Ukrainian army is constantly trying to recapture Kherson. On the other hand, Russian President Putin in Moscow has signaled a major action against the Ukrainian army in Kherson.

The most dangerous operation ever in Kherson

Putin has asked citizens to evacuate Ukraine-occupied Kherson. Putin said that the most dangerous operation so far is taking place in Kherson. Putin reiterated that Kherson is under Russian jurisdiction.

Importance of Kherson to Russia

• Russia wants to capture Black Sea ports. These ports are strategically important, as the Mediterranean trade route passes through them, so controlling them is also important for trade.

• Kherson is a leading ship manufacturer. Merchant ships, container ships, icebreakers, architect supply ships are built here. By incorporating this part into Russia, Russia can increase its naval power.

• Kherson is a major port near the Black Sea. After annexing this part to Russia, Russia can build a bridge from Moscow connecting Donetsk to Donbass and Crimea to Luhansk.