Destruction, Joy, And Mass Burial: One Day In Liberated Kherson

The airport is littered with the twisted hulks of destroyed tanks and aircraft. On the edge of town, there is a mass burial site. On the main square, people are asking soldiers for autographs and posing with them for photos. A day in newly liberated Kherson is filled with contrasts.

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[mfrostw]

"Freedom is just another word until you lose it"

[mnilsson]

Even the cat. How great is this, how sad they had to go through so much for that day. Brave people, hearts of gold.

[paulvarn]

"All the pop stars will envy them" THE WHOLE WORLD LOVE THEM. No president, Prime Minister, Actor or governor is owed the respect these brave and talented men have earned. History will remember them as long as civilization survives.

[thomassecurename]

It’s thought provoking and emotional that Freedom Square has taken on a true meaning. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[karolanoble]

I am so happy that you too are enjoying this moment Mr. Kushnir after being side by side in battle with these wonderful brave soldiers since February 24th. I pray you all get some much deserved rest before moving on ~
🕊 🇺🇦

[billrobinson]

We've been impressed by Maryan Kushnir's courage as he covers this war. Standing in full view of the Russians on the other bank of the river. Very brave of him.

[thefastandthedead]

“Get it all on record now - get the films - get the witnesses - because somewhere down the road of history some bastard will get up and say that this never happened.” ― Dwight D. Eisenhower 💙💛

[LisaNH]

1:48 "Christians and the pope in Rome don't have as much faith in God as we had in the Ukrainian Army"
😭 💙💛

[googleuser]

Jesus, bless Ukraine solders and people of Ukraine. We love you 🇨🇦

[Coastfog]

Can't get enough of happy liberated Ukrainians. Looking forward to seeing a lot more of this.

[AxelWerner]

Today i learned something new. THREE fingers up for #UKRAINE (Trident) . ONE (middle) finger up for #POOTIN

[markusseitz]

Thanks for translating. Great story! 💙💛 🇺🇦

[lalainenash]

These soldiers deserve all the respect and celebrity treatment after all their hardship, courage, and perseverance to fight for their country.

[markussantos]

Air of freedom courtesy of the UAF🌻🌻🌻🌻🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦💪💪🌹🌹

[jessicaaguilar]

So sad yet I am very happy to see the Ukrainians in jubilation for the liberation of Kherson, may this war end soon! Freedom for Ukraine!

[honorladone]

Nostrovia God bless the Ukraine forever. AMEN!!! Philadelphia USA

[thomassecurename]

In the segment what stood out to me was the female soldier signing the Ukrainian flag. True heroism. Thanks RFERL for reporting.

[Ricrayn]

Those brave men and women are getting treated better than rock stars and they deserve it. Fight on Ukraine, Stay Strong!

[alainhensenne]

1:49 "Christians and the pope in Rome don't have as much faith in God as we had in the Ukrainian Army."
Well said Madam, this is one of the foundations of a united nation.
👍

[jimrt]

❤ and freedom to all Ukrainians from the United Kingdom 💪🏼🇺🇦🇬🇧.