The Struggles Of Life In Kherson After Liberation From Russian Occupation

Life in the recently liberated city of Kherson is a constant struggle for locals. Russian forces continue to shell the war-torn regional capital. Although supermarket chains have started to reopen, residents say they need greater support during the cold winter months.
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[@OstblockLatina]

Those people stories, especially of the man in the supermarket, make me appreciate all I have more than ever. Those people should be heard by all around th planet.

[@IloSoul]

💯😔 😢🙏

[@MsHeather383]

Same here

[@aquilescastro1450]

HIPOCRESÍA OCCIDENTAL. 8 años de bombardeos del Donbass por el régimen nazi de Kiev, y Occidente complice de estas masacres.

[@YvesPatrickB]

"We stayed with them, the occupiers. It felt like you coudn't breathe. We just went around feeling darkness inside...."

[@sluxi]

A very good quote. BBC World Service released a good documentary here on KZbin about the time under the Russian occupation in Kherson if you want to get a better idea of what it was like.

[@mpakakas3518]

You can hold yourself, just don't f@rt plz. Go to the restroom and breathe as much as you like.

[@perfectmazda3538]

@@sluxi to get a better idea about kherson, it was enough to see all the protests that happened in the first weeks of occupation, all the people that were hurt by ruski or killed...

[@sluxi]

@@perfectmazda3538 Well, that was great to see too but that was dawn pushing away the darkness preceding it

[@odar9729]

@@perfectmazda3538 did you see how those who supported Russian occupation in Ukraine’s wore colored pins prior the invasion. The locals know which local supports who.

[@paddington1670]

God damn russian invaders

[@Vusha100]

Most important part of this video: "Freedom is what matters" Exactly.

[@hiredmurderer6228]

Freedom? Wich one? "Freedom" of being forced to be in the Ukrainian Army and then get sent, hungry, thristy, ill-equipped against a russian machine gun, to die there, forgotten and rotten for a dictatorship?

[@aquilescastro1450]

Libertad para el Donbass del régimen nazi de Zelenski.

[@RobertoGardi]

These people are giants!

[@paintballusa1658]

Such devastation 😢 God bless the Ukrainians with peace 🙏🏻✝️💙💛

[@biljanacvjetinovic6204]

😂😂😂🤡😂😂😂

[@geoffreybudge3027]

Slava Ukraini

[@suntareeyasuntareeya5505]

Please help Ukraine people. From Thailand people

[@mpakakas3518]

they think your are subhuman and they are the master race. Keep help them. Sent them your kids. N@zis enjoy underages.

[@OstblockLatina]

I have donated towards buying power generators and I think this is what I'm going to stick to, at least through Winter. Power is needed for so many essential needs - heating, cooking, communication and also basic communal services including providing various forms of health care.

[@IloSoul]

Thank you 🙏❤️

[@perfectmazda3538]

same but man those generators cost a lot... 1000 euro fo a 6kw one with shipping to ukrine (with a bus), still one sent :)

[@biljanacvjetinovic6204]

🤡🤡🤡🤡😂😂😂😂

[@biljanacvjetinovic6204]

@@IloSoul 🤡😂

[@perfectmazda3538]

@@biljanacvjetinovic6204 nice troll account dumb budlo

[@luisreyes1963]

May God watch over the citizens not only in Kherson, but everywhere in Ukraine. 🇺🇦

[@billotto602]

God bless the Ukrainians 🇺🇦 ! I pray for you every day. If I was 30 years younger I would have come over to help !

[@Otisbear480]

Tough people reminds me of my grand parents during their tough times like the depression

[@SandyWolf-]

They sell plastic drop clothes at the dollar store here in US I used it to cover my windows in the winter it's cheap and effective! If I knew how to get it to these people I would send it to them

[@u.h.h4915]

💙👍🏻💛

[@suntareeyasuntareeya5505]

We're love Ukrainian n. Military of Ukraine. From Thailand people.

[@merlin767]

My prayers to all in Ukraine 🙏🇺🇦❤️ from Canada stay safe

[@u.h.h4915]

💙💙💙💙🙏🏻💛💛💛💛✨

[@vickyoconnor7396]

God be with you all. There but the grace of God goes i. Stay strong evil can’t win. Peace will come and live again. 🇮🇪

[@Justin.Martyr]

*At Least 90% of MaLe Christians, are ChiLd Mo Lesters!!!!*

[@liveswithgarden6566]

The Ukrainian people are bloody brilliant!! The only pharmacy open in town, and they all stand in line. So Gracious, after what they have just come through. I hope we can all learn for them.Blessings to all Glory to Ukraine.

[@ellismather6904]

I can't express enough how my heart breaks for those who need medicine. 💔 💔💔

[@biljanacvjetinovic6204]

Really 🤡😂😂😂🤡

[@alicehicks9500]

Bravo Bravo brave Ukraine 🇺🇦 👏

[@c.erine78]

What a shame, all for an old man's selfishness..

[@marlenfras5490]

The strength of Ukraine us inspiring. Blessings.

[@biljanacvjetinovic6204]

Troll what strength u r talking about don't u see Russians destroying them left and right huh😂😂😂😂

[@marlenfras5490]

@@biljanacvjetinovic6204 what planet are you from. Don't reply to my comments.

[@suehowie152]

@@biljanacvjetinovic6204 🙄😟

[@tyrellwilliams2914]

I'm Prayers 🙏 Bless you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Love and Care and Concern Always ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Liberty to Ukraine ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@angeligallipoli4406]

Ucrain Forever! Bless You Always!

[@georgegeorgakopoulos5956]

In Radio Free Europe/ liberty we trust

[@thanand6126]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pietervanderwesthuizen3387]

It is sad that the UN says the same thing for close to a year now, but they do nothing........a dog without teeth comes to mind......very very sad....it seems that the biggest humanitarian crisis is in the UN.....good luck Ukraine I hope peace come before Chritmas to your country...

[@Langhammar]

From Sweden, Gotland, Visby; This morning I took an early morning walk, saw the moon, thought that somewhere in the western parts of Ukraine we are at the same moment looking at the same moon... And that we two have something in common! The moon is a fascinating and universal feature of the night sky, and it is interesting to think that the moon can be seen and experienced in the same way. It is a reminder of our common humanity and how we are all connected, even though we are physically separated by great distances. Слава Україні!

[@tatianacrehuet1065]

💪💪💪💪🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦💪💪🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@scottcates]

SLAVA UKRAINI! HEROYAM SLAVA!

[@grmpEqweer]

Everyone's jumpy.

[@henriettemcpartlin8640]

Respect to all the people of Ukraine....You are a light in the darkness. Glory to Ukraine and God's protection on you.

[@willberry6434]

Strong people

[@MsHeather383]

Rolls of 10ml plastic would help alot with duct tape and staple guns!

[@margueritewinters796]

Such bad weather for them all. Yea the world sees and is helping ,but a bit more needs done...winter...war...ukraine needs more to survive , the poor kids won't see santander they will see missiles ...please we need to let everyone know , they need proper warm food, winter clothing , ...on top of what there getting help with...the bravest people I will ever have in my heart and mind forever. Slava ukraine

[@biljanacvjetinovic6204]

😂🤡🤡😂

[@suehowie152]

Donate..

[@jaimebarratt1454]

Even t dog is shell shocked

[@user-ro6nv6ip8v]

Those brave people... Would love to so muc more but cant other than donating.

[@helenhelen7156]

👍👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@Sam-pn2kc]

ima foreigner and my house is in Kherson I miss it

[@winloverodriguez6441]

I feel the pain and suffering's of the people of UKRAINE 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 We pray for your safety and victory🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Stay strong Ukraine ♥️🙏💪 Greetings from Philippines ♥️

[@biljanacvjetinovic6204]

Oh really troll, 😂😂😂😂😂

[@winloverodriguez6441]

Go to hell Russian invader's looters😡

[@biljanacvjetinovic6204]

@@winloverodriguez6441 hey u Mexican troll u going to hell anyway!!!

[@angeligallipoli4406]

I Russi sono disperati quasi un anno non riescono a conquistare... perché gli ucraini sono ben preparati best tactic...

[@perfectmazda3538]

peggio ancora è che si sono ritirati, da una città che definivano "russa" e ora la bombardano ogni giorno... uccidendo quei stessi "russi" sui quali volevano governare...

[@harbormelody4633]

To obtain financial freedom, one must either be a business owner, an investor or both, generating passive income, particularly on a weekly and monthly basis .that's the key to living a financially stable life. This trick has never failed.I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life and put this basis to work and practice

[@sanikhalid5828]

I urge everyone to start somewhere now no matter how small, this is literally the time for that, forget material things, don't get tempted, i became more better and aware the moment i realized this.

[@eddjohnson3341]

But I don't know why people remain poor due to ignorance

[@matildaryan3676]

I totally agree with you, the c r y p t o currency market is the most profitable venture I ever in-vested in

[@matildaryan3676]

I reached my goal of $257k yearly trade earnings. Setting realistic goals is an essential part of trading

[@benneumann1197]

wow!! you know her too?

[@nadimourad7009]

[@user-lc4nx3fm9e]

💙💛💪✌

[@markkierznowski6121]

Kherson hasn't been liberated.

[@ragonhangkhimragonhangkhim736]

OUR ALMIGHTY HEAVENLY GODS WILL BRING UP PEACE BETWEEN UKRAINE 🇺🇦 AND RUSSIA 🇷🇺 ...... SLAVA UKRAINE 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@simonedylan6581]

Italians are with you Ukraine! Stay strong

[@thefisherking78]

Please consider a voiceover for these

[@user-wl1bp1ye5h]

Зачем вы руками бандитов позволяете отбирать газ с теплом у приднестровцев зачем ? Зачем бомбите донецкую луганскую белгородскую курскую брянскую области? Зачем притеснение приграничных территорий расширяете оружием дальнего боя?

[@lucdamien4151]

Ismael à sauver Israël alors aujourd'hui on doit sauver Ismael

[@666blondi3]

I request All word please 🙏 help my Ukraine military 😭 basically Afghanistan 🇦🇫 peoples Afghanistan 🇦🇫 peoples is Best for fight for Russia milatry 😡🖕

[@zetareticuli841]

What is with Afghanistan people?

[@aran5033]

@@zetareticuli841 propably meant that Ukraine became second Afganistan.

[@bertberw8653]

Uuuhh.... what?

[@zetareticuli841]

@@aran5033 Thanks!

[@zetareticuli841]

Difference between Afghanistan and Ukraine is, Ukrainian people want to fight for freedom, Afghanistan people did not wanted to fight, they thought NATO will do this job for them until victory. NATO delievered all they need to win, but it is useless if you are not ready to use it.

[@tintinjailhouse1312]

And its 15 secs ago

[@altovladdimir9205]

Long life Russia and Vladimir putin

[@xelthiavice4276]

what has you having a snall dick got to do with it ?

[@truthaboutworld4490]

What a false claim

[@hiredmurderer6228]

Well didnt you guys say everything was better? XD

[@user-gq8ep8ry2v]

Wasn’t they just “liberated” 😂? Slava Russia 🇷🇺✌🏽

[@hawksnest7527]

💛🇺🇦💙💛🇺🇦

[@user-gq8ep8ry2v]

@@hawksnest7527 what does that mean

[@simonech8312]

Happy peoples... Eah-eah...

[@biljanacvjetinovic6204]

Ukrainians just lucky, Russians have retreated,but they will come back for Kershon!!!

[@Rolf-farmedfacts-supervisor]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 They will be turned inside out while screaming if they did💔🖕🚽

[@maximocristobalvaldespino5408]

I think they are much better now than when the Orcs still occupies their city.....if i am in their place...i rather live with NO. Electricity NO water NO gas NO food NO money NO buildings NO comfort.....but HAPPY bcos NO MORE ANNOYING BARBARIC ORCS....😄

[@asanitationstompout8473]

Dec. 14, so today's bodycount, 96k Russian KIAs....... and 384k Russian casualties total in Ukraine.. Sources: ukrinform/minusrus

[@lolodee3528]

And wounded=dead in Ruzzian army💥

[@meoffmymeds1770]

Can we get a Ukrainian count as it's much higher not including the devastated infrastructure.

[@thanand6126]

From zelensky and west media?mi right? Ukraine civilian dont know the real secuation,they only know how to make misguided information and fake news, propaganda only

[@retkimuna]

@@thanand6126 what are facts? does vladimir putin and his state media tell the truth?

[@thanand6126]

World so big what going on every country know that we also😆😆😆😆😆

[@asanitationstompout8473]

Dec. 15, so today's bodycount, 96.5k Russian KIAs..... ....... and 386.3k Russian casualties total in Ukraine. .. . . Sources: ukrinform/minusrus

[@thanand6126]

The place where war zone,how could they be normal every thing,pray for finish the war quick to become a normal life

[@ericdpeerik3928]

Praying against fascism doesn't help. We tried it in WW2. In Indian terms, it's Russian colonialism. You didn't pray the British out, did you?

[@thanand6126]

@@ericdpeerik3928 British colonial is not like russia and that time and nowadays there are so many changes what kind of freedom u want ur land ur choice but meaning of freedom is not like disturb neibouring interested we should share and discuss our interest, challenge is possible when same power,ur power is on america depends,we know know russia is like ur family u can fix it at table, challenge russia will hurt you, even america cannot defeat russia how can u it nonsense, the war going 10month ur nato and EU about 30_35country can't defeat russia,why Americans help Ukraine because it US interest profit, the war is for america intereste and to build zelensky frame,why zelensky dont know civilian suffer, British empire colonial capture indian that time india were weak now British prime minister were indian,now india have man power and money power, weapon power we can challenge any country but we don't,u can challenge russia when you are in power