The southern city of Kherson has been under Russian occupation since day one of the invasion on 24 February. Russian troops left Kherson on November 11. Even though there is no water, power, or communication lines, the residents rejoice and celebrate their freedom by singing the national anthem, and folk songs and hugging the Ukrainian soldiers, now in town. Locals grieve the deceased, wave flags, and chant. Many are charging their phones and connecting to the city downtown's Internet and connecting to their loved ones for the first time in two weeks. Explosions are still shaking the city, reportedly from demining the area.

Footage from the first press tour allowed to Kherson since liberation, on a historic day when Zelenskyy made a surprise visit to Kherson. (see a separate video with his press conference.)