"Reflecting on Kherson's Liberation: One Year Later, Ukraine Remembers the Fight Against Russian Occupation"

One year after the end of Russia's occupation, the city of Kherson in Ukraine still bears the scars of war. More than 70% of the prewar population has fled, and Russian missiles and artillery continue to bombard the city. The region has seen over 400 civilian deaths and hundreds more injured since liberation. Despite initial hopes for further territorial gains, Ukraine's counteroffensive has stalled, leaving the war in a stalemate. The occupation has also left a legacy of suspicion and accusations of collaboration, with over 500 locals suspected of collaborating with Russian forces. However, there were also widespread acts of resistance against the occupiers.