Ukraine War: Life returns to Chernihiv as Russia's siege withdrawn

Life is cautiously returning to the streets of a city in northern Ukraine that had been besieged by Russian forces until they pulled back. Our security and defence editor Deborah Haynes reports from Chernihiv.

A few shops are reopening. Outside the back of a tower block devastated by a Russian strike, a line of old ladies waited to collect buckets of water but power and water are still severely limited.

[megathecat]

"I'm light for the first time". Bless her heart.

[dewgong]

What a powerfully humble woman to have gone through that and still come out the other side with a smile and a joke sums up the spirit and belief of a nation in its entirety that they will overcome these atrocities and all responsible will be held accountable.

[eurobonusabc]

The injured woman's spirit is unbelievable. With such a spirit, not even Russian barbarism has a chance in hell to defeat the Ukrainians.

[alfonsoalbano]

The Ukraine women are very strong women God bless them 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

[wildandbarefoot]

I looked at old tourist brochures for chernahiv. .. my GOD it was beautiful. ... truly.

[kamandabassie]

i cried when she was smiling and laughing

[SheryAwan]

How can she smile after this clamity i.hv to admit ukranian people are strong people

[colinvannurden]

I love her sense of humor...pretty great

[chewbaca]

I am amazed by Ukrainians such resilience such bravery amidst such hostilities, they are inspiring, they will be given as an example in future when an arrogant power tries to do same again.

[paulonunes]

No matter How much money will take to rebuild these towns Putin must pay.
Glory and peace to Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[ezza]

Let PEACE talks begin…..immediately…..no excuses….!

[rckySV]

God bless that woman...what a beautiful soul!

[samipan]

OMG 😢😢the lady is being the best of humanity has to offer while some are being the worse.

[ktu]

That's great news they can all go back home now.

[daniamahmood]

May allah give them a place to live 🙏 i wil pray for the womens from pakistan 🇵🇰🇵🇰

[sangeetaadya]

My heart goes out to the innocent public of Ukraine. WY were they put through this trauma?

[rogeliopaguntalan]

What matters now is peace restored in the area. May God put an end to this war for the peace of mind of people throughout the world.

[donzimmerman]

Absolutely bewildered as to why the ICC War Crime prosecutors have not announced any charges given the overwhelming evidence thousands and thousands of war crimes. The EU, UK, CN and US must continue to send the most capable and updated weapons and weapon systems necessary for Ukraine including anti-armor, anti-ship and anti-aircraft systems. This cannot turn into another Chechnya or Syria.

[steveantunovic]

Hmmmm, it's amazing the difference of coverage in this war, but completely different for Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq & Libya.

[MinhLe-vjij]

I am hurt to see this video clip. I am wondering where is the West? They can not stand still watching the Russians killing the innocent Ukrainian civilians. God bless Ukraine!