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{{See also|NATO war in Ukraine}}

{{See also|NATO war in Ukraine}}

When the Russians initially entered Kherson (''Russ: XEPCOH'') city (pop. 280,000), they did not take down Ukrainian flags, replace the mayor, or interfere with the running of city government.  The Kyiv regime issued nationwide decrees that any cooperation with the Russian military (including accepting humanitarian aid) was collaboration and treasonous activity.  The SBU committeds reprisal actions against Ukrainian citizens in areas that the Russian military vacated. The Russian military restored the World War II war memorial in Kherson and introduced the Rubel to replace Ukrainian currency.   

When the Russians initially entered Kherson they did not take down Ukrainian flags, replace the mayor, or interfere with the running of city government.  The Kyiv regime issued nationwide decrees that any cooperation with the Russian military (including accepting humanitarian aid) was collaboration and treasonous activity.  The SBU committeds reprisal actions against Ukrainian citizens in areas that the Russian military vacated. The Russian military restored the World War II war memorial in Kherson and introduced the Rubel to replace Ukrainian currency.   

By the end of March 2022, the AFU became more active in the Mykolaiv region. After an unsuccessful counteroffensive towards the Kherson Peoples Republic, Ukrainian forces opened massive fire from MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) and artillery on two villages near Kherson, and destroyed civilian houses. The Russians repelled the attack with precise strikes.  A NATO backed partisan militia group was organized in Kherson and surrounding regions to carry out [[terrorist]] attacks against Russians and civilians.  The Kherson Peoples Republic was then organized.  Pensions were restored to all citizens.  Kherson and Zaporozhye were integrated into the Russian [[internet]] and the Time Zone advanced one hour to Moscow time.

By the end of March 2022, the AFU became more active in the Mykolaiv region. After an unsuccessful counteroffensive towards the Kherson Peoples Republic, Ukrainian forces opened massive fire from MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) and artillery on two villages near Kherson, and destroyed civilian houses. The Russians repelled the attack with precise strikes.  A NATO backed partisan militia group was organized in Kherson and surrounding regions to carry out [[terrorist]] attacks against Russians and civilians.  The Kherson Peoples Republic was then organized.  Pensions were restored to all citizens.  Kherson and Zaporozhye were integrated into the Russian [[internet]] and the Time Zone advanced one hour to Moscow time.

On July 11, 2022 Ukraine and its NATO allies launched a missile attack with HIMARS on the automobile and railway bridge crossing the Nova Kakhovka dam.

On July 11, 2022 Ukraine and its NATO allies launched a missile attack with HIMARS on the automobile and railway bridge crossing the Nova Kakhovka dam.

In addition to the partisan terrorist activity, in late July 2022 Ukraine and its NATO allies began what Western media called a "counteroffensive" to interfere with the democratic process of a [[referendum]] scheduled for September.

In addition to the partisan terrorist activity, in late July 2022 Ukraine and its NATO allies began what Western media called a "counteroffensive" to interfere with the democratic process of a [[referendum]] scheduled for September.

By August 23, 2022 the NATO/Ukrainian counteroffensive never materialized. However a Russian offensive toward Nikolaev (pop. 475,000) was underway.

By August 23, 2022 the NATO/Ukrainian counteroffensive never materialized. However a Russian offensive toward Nikolaev (pop. 475,000) was underway.

 

===NATO-backed insurgency===

===NATO-backed insurgency===

{{See also|NATO-backed Ukrainian Nazi terrorism and insurgency}}

{{See also|NATO-backed Ukrainian Nazi terrorism and insurgency}}