Ukrainian intelligence: Russian settlers are replacing Ukrainians in occupied Kherson Oblast
Ukraine's military intelligence says Russia is forcing Ukrainians out of their homes in occupied Kherson Oblast while bringing in Russian settlers. Kyiv says only 10–20% of the pre-war population remains.
Ukraine's military intelligence has said that Russia is forcing residents of occupied Kherson Oblast, in southern Ukraine, out of their homes while at the same time trying to settle Russians there. The claim points to an effort to change the makeup of the population in the occupied territory.
According to the intelligence service, Russia is offering financial incentives to Russian teachers and medical workers to relocate to the occupied oblast.
Ukraine states that only 10–20% of the pre-war population remains in the occupied areas.
The source gives no further details on the size of the incentives, how the intelligence was obtained, or the specific locations where people are being evicted. The information rests on a statement from the Ukrainian side.
