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Temporary ceasefire brings brief respite to Kherson residents

A pause in fighting has offered residents of the Ukrainian city a rare moment of calm amid ongoing conflict.

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At a glance

  • A temporary ceasefire has halted fighting in Kherson
  • Residents have experienced rare moments of normal activity
  • Concerns remain about resumption of conflict

A temporary ceasefire has brought an unusual period of quiet to Kherson, allowing residents to experience something approaching normal life. However, many inhabitants remain anxious about what will happen when the fighting resumes.

The brief pause in hostilities has provided relief from the constant threat of violence that has characterised the conflict in the region.

Why it matters

Kherson has been a focal point of the ongoing conflict in the region, and any pause in fighting offers insight into the toll of sustained warfare on civilian populations.

Original reporting

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