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 that caught my eye too
@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.
@b4cks4w as long as Ukraine holds Pavlinka in Donetsk they can continue to hit the single railway suppling Kherson Oblast with drone directed artillery and the Russians dire supply situation will only get worse