'The basement saved me': Frontline Ukrainian city under fire amid US peace push
Summary
The Ukrainian city of Kherson remains under frequent attack by Russian forces, with drones, artillery, and bombs hitting the city daily. Despite ongoing peace talks led by the US to end the war, frontline cities like Kherson continue to suffer heavy civilian casualties and damage.Key Facts
- Kherson is a frontline city in southern Ukraine, near the Dnipro River, exposed to daily Russian attacks.
- Russian forces use drones and other weapons to target civilians, causing around 20 deaths or injuries each day.
- The phrase "human safari" describes the use of drones by Russian forces to hunt civilians in Kherson.
- Since the Russian full-scale invasion began in February 2022, over 1,500 people in the Kherson region have been killed, including 40 children.
- About 80% of Kherson’s population of 283,000 people left due to the war.
- The Kremlin claims to have annexed Kherson and three other regions in 2022 through referenda that most countries reject as fake.
- The United Nations has said Russia’s attacks on civilians in Ukraine count as crimes against humanity.
- Despite peace efforts by the US, cities on the frontline face ongoing violence and destruction, affecting homes and infrastructure.
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