Kadyrov on Russian Troop Withdrawal from Kherson

Chechnya's leader Ramzan Kadyrov has defended the decision made by Commander Sergey Surovikin of the Northern Military District to withdraw troops from Kherson, as reported by Говорит Москва.

“Kherson is a very complicated area, with no stable and regular supply of ammunition and the possibility to form a strong, reliable rear. Why this was not done from the very first days of the special operation is another question. But in this difficult situation, the general acted wisely and foresightedly; he evacuated the civilian population and ordered a regrouping. Therefore, talking about Kherson's 'surrender' is unnecessary. 'Surrendering' along with the fighters. And Surovikin stands up for the soldier and occupies a more advantageous strategic position—convenient and safe,” Kadyrov wrote on his Telegram channel.