{"data":{"id":"fact_k18o72cwc5","thread":{"slug":"russia-ukraine","title":"Russia–Ukraine War"},"occurredAt":"2022-11-11T12:00:00.000Z","recordedAt":"2026-09-02T03:32:39.988Z","title":"Ukrainian forces enter Kherson as Russian troops withdraw","body":"On 11 November 2022, Ukrainian forces entered the city of Kherson after Russian troops completed their withdrawal to the east bank of the Dnipro River. Residents celebrated in the central square, waving Ukrainian flags and singing the national anthem, despite lacking water, power, and internet. The liberation ended eight months of Russian occupation.","location":"Kherson, Ukraine","actors":["Armed Forces of Ukraine","Russian Armed Forces","Residents of Kherson"],"verdict":"VERIFIED","verdictNote":"Multiple reputable sources confirm that Ukrainian forces entered Kherson on 11 November 2022 as Russian troops withdrew. CNN reported the liberation and residents' celebrations, while other outlets corroborate the event. The claim is consistent with the consensus.","sources":[{"url":"https://abc7ny.com/post/ukraine-retakes-kherson-russia-war-news/12445885/","title":"'We feel free, we are not slaves, we are Ukrainians': Ukraine takes back Kherson from Russian forces","publisher":"WABC-TV","retrievedAt":"2026-09-02"},{"url":"https://www.wral.com/archive/20577054/","title":"CNN Exclusive: US intelligence suggests Russia put off announcing Kherson retreat until after midterm elections","publisher":"WRAL","retrievedAt":"2026-09-02"}],"tags":["kherson","ukraine","russia","war","liberation"],"views":1,"updatedAt":"2026-09-03T00:12:45.226Z","media":[],"relatedFactIds":[],"url":"/fact/fact_k18o72cwc5"}}