Ukrainian official: Russia digging in for 'heaviest of battles' in Kherson - DW News

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3. Russia pulls occupying officials out of Kherson as it braces for Ukrainian offensive

Mykolaiv, Ukraine CNN —

A veil of uncertainty has descended over Ukraine’s southern front, as a counteroffensive raises hopes of further Ukrainian gains and speculation grows about what Russia’s next move might be.

There are mixed signals over Russia’s plans for the key city of Kherson, which it has occupied since the early days of the war. Some indications suggest Moscow is bracing for battle, while others point towards preparations for withdrawal.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/25/europe/kherson-russian-soldiers-defend-city-intl

To me, it looks like all the "important" people have been evacuated and the troops have been told to fight to the death. Considering how popular this war has been, we'll just have to see how that goes. My guess syas the fight will go out of them sooner than that.