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epa10331793 The colors of the Ukrainian flag are painted over the letter 'Z' on a checkpoint structure that was used by Russian forces, at a road outside Kherson, in southern Ukraine, 26 November 2022 (issued 27 November 2022). The Ukrainian president accused the Russian army of deliberately destroying critical infrastructure during their withdrawal from the city of Kherson, including electricity and water supplies. Ukrainian troops entered Kherson on 11 November after the Russian army had withdrawn from the city which they captured in the early stage of the conflict, shortly after Russian troops had entered Ukraine in February 2022. The letter Z, often painted on Russian military vehicles in Ukraine, has become a symbol of support for the Russian army. EPA/ROMAN PILIPEY