As Russians occupied large areas of the southern region of Kherson, civilians struggled to get by. “Russian soldiers came to each household several times to donate products. They didn't force anyone: you can either take it or not. But you need to eat something, right?” Mykhailo, a 71-year-old resident of Velyka Oleksandrivka village, told IWPR. © Ivan Krasikov/IWPR Kherson: Aid and Intimidation Under Occupation Residents describe how Russian forces used a carrot-and-stick approach with the local population. 5 Dec 22
Crimean Canal Key to its Liberation Ukrainian strategy focuses on retaking control of vital water source that supplies the vast majority of the peninsula's needs. 1 Dec 22