Putin expects Russian forces to "fight to the last” in Kherson but they loot areas instead, preparing to flee

Russian President Vladimir Putin, expects that the Russian forces will "bite its teeth into Kherson", while they themselves are engaged in looting in anticipation of escape.

That’s according to Mykhailo Podolyak, the adviser to the head of the President’s Office, who made the comment on Twitter, Ukrinform reports.

"Putin expects that ru-military will be fighting to the last for Kherson so that the leader can ‘save its face.’ But they are busy: dividing and taking away the loot, waiting for escape. When looting becomes part of the system, there is no room for discipline and fighting spirit," the adviser wrote.

As reported by Ukrinform, referring to Operational Command South, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are pushing the enemy back to previously held positions in Kherson region.

As of October 12, a total of 75 settlements were liberated from the Russian invaders in the area.