Residents of Kherson are facing devastating realities, where the population has dwindled from over 320,000 to 83,000, leading to more deaths than births, reflecting the city's dire survival conditions.
Maria, a young mother, expressed the pain of her child's disrupted childhood, stating, 'My daughter does not go to kindergarten. I can't even take her for a walk' due to the ongoing conflict.
The city of Kherson has seen a worrying shift in civilian attacks; drones accounted for 60% of injuries and deaths by December 2024, indicating a change in military tactics.
Local officials report a stark contrast in the birth-death ratio: only 15 births compared to 256 deaths in December, painting a grim picture of life in Kherson amidst relentless shelling.
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