In Kherson, Ukraine, Every Step Outside Risks Death by Drone

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Andrew E. Kramer and Mauricio LimaJanuary 28, 2026 at 11:26 AM

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In Kherson, Ukraine, residents face constant danger from Russian drone attacks, creating a post-apocalyptic atmosphere. The entire city is within range of inexpensive Russian quadcopter drones launched from across the Dnipro River. These drones target civilians, with approximately 200 deaths and 2,000 injuries reported in the past year. Residents rely on crowdsourced alerts to track incoming drones and avoid open spaces. The city is experimenting with defenses like nets to intercept the drones. Kherson's population has dwindled to about 65,000 as people flee the ongoing threat.

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Ukrainians 35% Dnipro River 40% Moscow 50% Tanya Leshchenko ×370% Russia ×280% Ukraine ×390% Kherson ×795%

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Very Negative

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Center-Left (-0.30)

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90%

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Kherson

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