Economist Podcasts Southern strategy: the coming bid to retake Kherson
Jul 4, 2022
Oliver Carroll, a correspondent reporting from Ukraine, shares insights on the strategic significance of Kherson and the hurdles Ukrainian forces face in retaking the city. He emphasizes the critical role of international support amid the conflict. Sarah Burke, Mexico City Bureau Chief, highlights the devastating rise in missing persons in Mexico exceeding 100,000 and critiques the ineffective government responses. The discussion reveals the human impact of violence and the essential community efforts to fill the gaps left by the state.
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Kherson's Strategic Importance
- Kherson, a strategically important city and agricultural hub, is vital for Ukraine's economy and access to Crimea.
- Recapturing the city would also secure the water supply to Crimea, currently controlled by Russia.
Escaping Kherson
- Information about Kherson is scarce due to communication blackouts and the dangers of crossing front lines.
- A family with five young children recently risked their lives by boat to escape intense fighting in their village.
Ukraine's Counteroffensive Challenges
- Ukrainian forces are slowly advancing in Kherson, nearing the city's outskirts.
- However, a full-scale counteroffensive is hampered by shortages of ammunition, weaponry, and infantry.