'The city is alive': A brief peace in Kherson, but residents fear what comes next
A temporary ceasefire has brought rare quiet to Kherson, offering its residents a glimpse of normal life before fighting resumes.
The temporary ceasefire in Kherson has provided its residents with the first glimpse of peace in nearly five years
The Ukrainian city of Kherson has known its first two days of quiet after many years, as a US-brokered temporary ceasefire has allowed residents rare moments of respite from the constant Russian aerial attacks that plague the front line region.
Videos posted on social media showed people strolling down streets covered in anti-drone nets and gathering in the city's squares - ordinary activities that usually mean keeping one eye on the sky and one ear out for incoming drones.
"This is the first time the shelling has stopped, people don't quite believe it," he told the BBC. "They are going to the shops, drinking coffee, walking around... The city is alive."