Angelina Jolie in frontline Kherson
Jolie's visit draws global attention to Kherson, a Ukrainian city still under regular Russian shelling and drone attacks. Local authorities emphasize that the trip was humanitarian in nature, focused on meeting civilians who live under constant threat from the front line.
Situation in Kherson
Officials estimate that about 150,000 residents remain in the Kherson region, many of whom are regularly targeted, hunted and shot at by Russian drones and artillery. Constant bombardments have destroyed infrastructure, damaged housing and complicated access to medical care and basic services for those who decided to stay.
Purpose of Jolie's visit
During the trip, Angelina Jolie met with civilians, volunteers and local representatives to hear directly about life under fire and the impact of daily attacks. Her presence aims to highlight the human cost of the war, support local humanitarian initiatives and keep international attention on Kherson and the broader Ukrainian conflict.
Jolie's visit brings a spotlight on Kherson, where the region's about 150,000 remaining residents are hunted and shot at by Russian drones.
Author’s summary
Jolie’s humanitarian visit to embattled Kherson underscores the perilous lives of roughly 150,000 remaining residents and helps keep global attention on ongoing Russian attacks in southern Ukraine.
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