A brief ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine opens a perilous escape window from Kherson's riverside kill zone
Summary
A brief ceasefire that began Oct. 27 let Ukrainian officials, aid workers and volunteers reach civilians in riverside communities near Kherson, including residents cut off for nearly two years. The ceasefire ended Sunday night, leaving those who remain exposed again to Russian drones, artillery, glide bombs and mines.Key Facts
- The village of Kozatske lies less than 2 kilometers from a Russian-controlled area in Kherson region.
- Nataliia Diadiuk, 53, survives with rainwater, gathered firewood and limited food while staying in the village.
- The Associated Press visited the area during a localized ceasefire tied to a humanitarian mission in Russian-occupied Oleshky.
- Ukrainian officials said 180 people, including 23 children, were evacuated from riverside communities and the city of Kherson.
- About 140,000 people remain in the Ukrainian-held part of Kherson region.
- Nearly 70% of the region is under Russian control; the region had about 1 million residents before the war.
- The riverside is designated a red zone, the highest level of military danger, and contains mines, damaged homes and unexploded weapons.
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