Ukraine war: Tears of relief and joy in Kherson as oppressed Ukrainians cling to their liberators
One woman who had to endure nine months of Russian occupation said "we were afraid of using telephones, we were hiding everything, we were hiding our kids". International correspondent @alexrossiSKY Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player With the magnitude of the moment still sinking in, a girl in a red coat ignores several cars and runs through traffic to throw her arms around a Ukrainian soldier. It is a scene of celebration that is being repeated across Kherson, now liberated from Russian control. Everyone in a uniform is being given a hero's welcome - liberation clearly feels good and they are holding on to it tight. This plays out as Ukraine's national anthem banned under Russian occupation blares across the central square. 'Panic' emerging in Russian ranks - Ukraine war latest A woman, who tells me her name is Babushka Alla, is overjoyed - and wants to thank the armed forces. "We are so happy that our strong men returned to us and liberated us from the occup