The Russian military authorities in Ukraine’s southern city of Kherson have postponed its referendum on joining Russia, citing security reasons.
The announcement comes as Ukraine says its forces have recaptured Vysokopillya, a town some 167km (104 miles) north of central Kherson.
The regaining of the territory is part of a counter-offensive in the south launched by the Ukrainian army last week.
Ukraine and its Western allies have denounced the referendum plans by Russia in occupied Kherson and other areas as illegal.
