"The military commandant of the Kherson region demanded that the military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and persons equated to them located in the region, voluntarily appear at the military commandant's office, register, and also voluntarily hand over weapons and ammunition", the statement says .
The corresponding order «On Strengthening Public Security Measures» was signed on June 9. «Persons who have complied with the requirements of the commandant's office will not be prosecuted if they have not committed crimes,» the administration stressed.
The head of the underground network of the Kherson defense network accused Kyiv of treason. At the same time, the authorities warned that those who try to evade the execution of the order are subject to detention with the seizure of all prohibited items found: weapons, including their components, ammunition, explosives and explosive devices. During the special operation, the Russian military took control of the Kherson region and the Azov part of the Zaporozhye region in southern Ukraine. Military-civilian administrations have been formed in the regions, broadcasting of Russian TV channels and radio stations has begun, and trade ties with Crimea are being restored. Since February 24, Russia has been conducting a military operation in Ukraine. According to Vladimir Putin, its goal is «to protect people who have been subjected to harassment and genocide by the Kyiv regime for eight years.» According to the Ministry of Defense, the Russian army has already reduced the combat potential of Ukraine. The main goal in the department was called the liberation of Donbass.