Civilians in Ukraine’s southeastern Kherson region are preparing for the end of a rare localized ceasefire that offered a brief reprieve from nearly five years of relentless warfare.
Marking the most significant truce between Kyiv and Moscow since Russia’s full-scale invasion, the pause allowed vital relief efforts and a temporary calm in the region.
Defying impending danger, a local theater staged a concert on Sunday, with staff vowing to keep performing despite clear warnings of imminent Russian strikes once the deadline passes. As the final hours tick down, residents brace for a swift return to intense conflict.
Watch this video from Associated Press.
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