The Intelligence from The Economist Southern strategy: the coming bid to retake Kherson
Jul 4, 2022
Oliver Carroll, a Correspondent for The Economist in Ukraine, shares insights on the ongoing battle for Kherson, Ukraine's only provincial capital captured by Russia. He discusses the challenges faced by Ukrainian forces, including manpower and logistics. Meanwhile, Sarah Burke, Bureau Chief in Mexico City, highlights the chilling crisis of over 100,000 missing persons in Mexico and the community initiatives emerging in response. The conversation also touches on fascinating research linking friendship to scent, uncovering the surprising ways our bodies influence social connections.
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Kherson's Importance
- Kherson, a Ukrainian provincial capital taken by Russia, is strategically important for both countries.
- Ukraine prioritizes retaking it due to its economic significance and access to Crimea's water supply.
Information Blackout in Kherson
- Little is known about Kherson due to the information blackout since Russia's takeover.
- Information comes from internally displaced people (IDPs) who escaped.
Family Escapes Kherson
- A family with five young children risked their lives, traveling by boat and crossing front lines to escape the intense fighting in Kherson.
- They felt trapped between both sides and saw no other way out.