"Drive them away like filthy rags": The mayor of Mykolaiv comments on the Russian army's advance in the Kherson region.

“Chase them away with rags”: Mayor of Mykolaiv on the advance of the Russian army in the Kherson direction

The Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Senkevych, shared the sentiments of the city's residents amid rumors of a possible advance by the Russian army in the Kherson direction.

He expressed this in an interview during the program “Novyny Pryazov’ya.”

The mayor emphasized that all Ukrainians are concerned about any movements of the Russian army within Ukraine, but he highlighted that they are concerned, not frightened. According to Oleksandr Senkevych, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are currently better prepared, which means they can repel enemy attacks even more swiftly.

- I believe that everyone is worried about any movements of the Russian army towards Ukraine. But we are concerned, not scared. We have already chased them with rags… across the Dnipro. Even if they come again, we will give them the same treatment. Moreover, we are more prepared this time. This means they will face an even quicker and stronger response. They couldn't hold their ground before, and they won't be able to capitalize on their success this time either. Because this time we know how to act against them better and are more prepared. Therefore, in our case, the Dnipro – the largest river in Ukraine – works to our advantage in terms of defense against Russia,” the mayor expressed his opinion.