Kherson residents celebrate Russia’s diminished presence, but Ukrainian officials fear it’s a trick

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Kherson residents celebrate Russia's diminished presence, but Ukrainian officials fear it's a trick

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A Russian flag signifying a checkpoint has been removed from Kherson's main government building, leading the city's residents to celebrate. However, Ukrainian officials fear it could be a trick.

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