After the restoration of Kherson, Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed a “historic day”

Ukrainian soldiers advancing towards the city of Kherson, which was evacuated by Russian forces on Thursday, told AFP (AFP), Friday, that their journey is very dangerous and their relief upon their arrival in the city so far is in the hands of the Russian army.

“We see cute and smiling faces, flowers and embroidered towels that we welcome in our cars.”described by phone Andriï Jolob, commander of the medical unit that at that time was about fifty kilometers from Kherson.

Another Ukrainian soldier testified immediately after entering the town and shared with AFP videos he recorded as he approached the town. In one of them, we can see a young woman in the countryside screaming Glory to Ukraine! » And send kisses in the direction of the military vehicle.

In another video, dozens of civilians greeted the car with applause and bouquets of flowers cries Our lifeguards!Near a bus stop, the national flag is flying. ‘It’s the same everywhere’confirms to this soldier, who wishes to remain anonymous.

Our enemy is skillful and dangerous. This progress that we see now and the flight of passengers towards the Dnieper, was really a surprise to all of us ”, Comments by Andriï Jolob. if faced ” cheerful “manages his expectations and stays “not sure”As constantly recommended by the Ukrainian authorities, who fear being entrapped by the withdrawal of Russian forces.

He believes that the overall danger is the mines planted by the Russian army before its departure and unexploded ordnance that can be fired at any time.