Kherson No Longer Under Full Russian Control

Dan Lamothe of the Washington Post has provided a summary of a recently concluded US defense briefing.

• Lamothe says that US intelligence is unsure whether or not Russian strategy has changed.
  • This follows earlier reports that Russia's new emphasis on Donbas represents a key shift in the war dynamic.
• Lamothe: '...they are digging defensive positions outside Kyiv, rather than attempting to continue their advance.'
• Lamothe: 'For the first time in weeks, the Pentagon assessed today that Kherson, a port city in southern Ukraine, is no longer under full Russian control.'
  • This is a significant development as the Kherson airfield has seen high Russian casualties as Russia has repeatedly sought to exert control.
• Lamothe: 'For first time, Pentagon says today specifically that sees signs that Russia is moving some of its troops from the Republic of Georgia to fight in Russia.'