For Ukraine's Kherson region, a short ceasefire meant a momentary return to normal life

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A brief ceasefire in Ukraine’s Kherson region allowed residents to briefly resume everyday activities, including meeting friends at cafés and shopping with family. The reprieve stood in contrast to life in Kherson city, which is usually under threat from Russian drones.

In Kherson city, usually seething with Russian drones, friends met at cafes, families were out together and shoppers stocked up. "The city seems alive," said one resident, "just like it used to be."