Now the city's administration is starting to rebuild electricity and heating infrastructure, and humanitarian aid is being brought in.
Meanwhile, Russian forces continue shelling Kherson.
- There have been more explosions in the city and we notice more cartridges flying towards us.
But we feel calmer, because we know we have our freedom now, says Victoria.
This week, a projectile fell near an art museum, destroying the entrance, courtyard and shattering windows.
One person died at a bus stop.
From time to time you can hear the rumble of artillery.
Missiles hit a residential area a few kilometers away.
A woman lost her life.
More residents of Kherson testify to similar events.
- Two days ago our neighbor went to fetch water from the river Dnieper.
A mine hit in the middle of the river, says Tatiana.
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