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Kherson's Residents: Underground Life Amidst Russian Attacks

2/1/2026

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In Kherson, Ukraine, residents face daily Russian attacks and live underground for safety.
Volodymyr Gorbachevsky, director of the local perinatal clinic, reports only three families remain in his apartment block.
Crisis psychologist Galyna Lutsenko notes stress on children, with many afraid to go outside.
Authorities install anti-drone nets, relocate schools underground, and expand underground facilities to protect residents.
Khrystyna Furman, an expectant mother, expresses resilience and says, "Life goes on."

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Story summary

In Kherson, Ukraine, residents face daily Russian attacks and live underground for safety.
Volodymyr Gorbachevsky, director of the local perinatal clinic, reports only three families remain in his apartment block.
Crisis psychologist Galyna Lutsenko notes stress on children, with many afraid to go outside.
Authorities install anti-drone nets, relocate schools underground, and expand underground facilities to protect residents.
Khrystyna Furman, an expectant mother, expresses resilience and says, "Life goes on."