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For Ukraine's Kherson region, a short ceasefire meant a momentary return to normal life

Nov 3, 2026 · Joanna Kakissis

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For Ukraine's Kherson region, a short ceasefire meant a momentary return to normal life
People walk past the destroyed location of a cafe in Kherson, Ukraine.
People walk past the destroyed location of a cafe in Kherson, Ukraine.

In Kherson city, usually seething with Russian drones, friends met at cafes, families were out together and shoppers stocked up. "The city seems alive," said one resident, "just like it used to be."

(Image credit: Svet Jacqueline for NPR)

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