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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.
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

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