9 November 2023
![A man inspects part of a missile that fell during an overnight Russian attack in Kherson](/assets/images/kherson/1162338540237356.jpg)
Stray dogs gather on a deserted street in the city of Kherson. The city was liberated from Russian forces on November 11, 2022, after nearly eight months of occupation. Almost a year later, it faces daily attacks.
— Photo by Roman Pilipey / AFP
![A protective fence against shelling encircles a children's playground in the southern city of Kherson](/assets/images/kherson/1071399643295470.jpg)
A protective fence against shelling encircles a children's playground in the southern city of Kherson, where toys sit unused. Kherson is situated on the Ukrainian-controlled western bank of the Dnieper River, which serves as the de facto front line.
— Photo by Roman Pilipey / AFP