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Kherson, a key port city in southern Ukraine was the first major city to be taken by Russia, since Ukraine was invaded. Its mayor, Igor Kolykhaev, said Russian troops had forced their way into the city council building and imposed a curfew on residents.

Anna is in an underground shelter with her family and seven-year-old daughter. She says there are other children there, some of whom are suffering from the cold, and even newborns, and the situation is "tough and stressful". She goes on to say that Russian soldiers are walking around the streets, and have occupied different sites with vehicles and tanks. She says people are scared to go on to the street, and the shelter is relying on charitable donations for food.

Photo: A military truck and tank are seen on a street of Kherson Credit: Reuters