Ukrainian Civilian Resistance Continues in Kherson Despite Ongoing Russian Artillery Fire

Resistance fighters, enduring torture and facing daily threats, remain committed to defending their city and supporting the local population.

Ukrainian civilians formed a resistance in Kherson, a southern province, after Russia's invasion in February 2022, with individuals from various backgrounds, including a wedding planner, a former governor, and a furniture store owner, taking up arms.
Despite facing torture and imprisonment, many resistance fighters refused to give up information to the Russians, with one man enduring electric shocks and near arm-breaking but refusing to reveal the names of other resistance members.
Resistance efforts included hit-and-run raids, intelligence gathering, and the smuggling of food, medicine, and weapons; one group even claimed to have killed several Russian officers during an attack on a boat.
Even after the Russian occupation ended, Kherson residents continue to face daily artillery fire from Russian forces positioned about a mile away, with over 23,000 shellings reported in the region as of December 4, 2023.
Despite the ongoing conflict and personal hardships, many of the resistance fighters have chosen to remain in Kherson, with some continuing to provide aid to the local population.