Footage shows black plumes of smoke above Kherson - BBC News

Footage posted on social media shows black plumes of smoke rising above the city of Kherson amid intense gunfire.

It's not clear who was firing and what had been hit.

Ukraine claims to have attacked Russian ammunition depots and equipment in the region.

But Russia says the operation has failed.

Ukraine has long been expected to launch a counter-offensive to retake the south, which has been under occupation since the early days of the war.

Last night, President Zelensky had a message to Russian soldiers: If they want to survive, it's time for them to go home.