Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Kherson residents told to leave

Ukraine news from October 22: Russian occupation authorities cite ‘increased danger of massive shelling’ as Ukrainian forces continue the offensive.

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Civilians evacuated from the Russian-controlled city of Kherson wait to board a bus heading to Crimea, in the town of Oleshky [Alexander Ermochenko/Reuters]
By Joseph Stepansky
Published On 22 Oct 2022
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Updated: 
22 Oct 2022
(19:19 GMT)
  • Russian occupation authorities in the city of Kherson have warned civilians to leave “immediately” as Ukrainian forces advanced on the city in what is expected to be a major confrontation.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russia fired 36 rockets overnight in a “massive attack” aimed at energy infrastructure.