Kherson’s Silent Siege: Three Years After Liberation, Ukraine’s Frontline City Struggles Under Constant Russian Drone Attacks

Kherson, once a symbol of hope and liberation in southern Ukraine, now stands as a grim testament to the evolving face of modern warfare. Three years after Ukrainian forces ended a harsh nine-month Russian occupation, the city is caught in another form of siege—one defined not by occupying troops but by ceaseless drone attacks and missile strikes from across the Dnipro River. The scenes of joyous celebration on November 11, 2022, when residents welcomed their liberators with blue-and-yellow flags, seem like a distant memory. Today, Kherson’s streets are largely deserted; life hides behind cracked windows, underground shelters, and protective mesh...