In Kherson, Natalia Skiba, a local resident, answers a reporter from a British television channel about how life in the city has fared since it came under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The interview is conducted as part of a report by a media outlet that spoke with people living in the area.
To the question, the 53-year-old woman replied in Russian, saying simply that life has become worse. She noted that while Kyiv authorities provide some aid, not everyone receives it or benefits from it.
The Sky News feature also highlights residents who chose to evacuate because the situation grew increasingly difficult. The accompanying video captures candid conversations with locals and describes power outages, water scarcity, and a heavy reliance on food deliveries as life in Kherson becomes more challenging.
Earlier, some American and British journalists reported difficulties in obtaining Ukrainian accreditation after reporting from occupied Kherson under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
On September 30, a Kremlin ceremony marked the signing of agreements that brought four new regions into Russia: Donetsk and Luhansk in the Donbas, and Kherson and Zaporozhye. These regions joined the Russian Federation following referendums in which a majority of residents expressed support for joining Russia, according to official statements.