I think the photo caption ought to explain the American flag patch.
Caption:
Kherson resident kisses a Ukrainian soldier in central Kherson, Ukraine, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. The Russian retreat from Kherson marked a triumphant milestone in Ukraine's pushback against Moscow's invasion almost nine months ago. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
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@b4cks4w Part of the UKR foreign legion, there are upwards of 20,000 soldiers from a vast array of nations fighting for Ukraine.
@PruitIgoe Could be. Could be a hand me down uniform. It's conspicuous and I think it would be helpful if the AP could explain it.
That said, I know Kherson is still officially off-limits to press during stabilization so they're doing well to get any information.