Russians continue forced passportization in occupied south – General Staff

Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 06:15

The Russians are forcing the local population to obtain Russian passports in the occupied territories of Kherson Oblast.

Source: Summary by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook

Quote: "The Russians are continuing to forcibly passportize the population in the temporarily occupied part of Kherson Oblast."

Details: The General Staff reports that Russians have increased checks at roadblocks and are threatening eviction in early March to all citizens who do not obtain Russian passports.

Background: Residents of temporarily occupied Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, are ignoring the demand by Russians to obtain Russian passports.

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