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Russia has lost full control of Kherson, the first major Ukrainian city that President Vladimir Putin's forces captured, the Pentagon said.

Friday, March 25, 2022 2:01 PM EST

Any Ukrainian success in taking back Kherson would be a huge blow to Mr. Putin's war effort, making it harder for Russia to follow through on any plans to seize control of Ukraine's Black Sea coast and the southern port of Odessa, American defense officials said.

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