From tears, smiles to hugs; Ukrainians celebrate the recapture of Kherson from Russia - A Kherson resident kisses a Uk- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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A Kherson resident kisses a Ukrainian soldier in central Kherson, Ukraine. The Russian retreat from Kherson marked a triumphant milestone in Ukraine's pushback against Moscow's invasion almost nine months ago.

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Kherson celebrates Russian exit yet faces huge rebuilding

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A Ukrainian soldier talks with a local in central Kherson, Ukraine.

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Ukrainian police, TV broadcasts return to long-occupied city

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Ukrainians gather in downtown to celebrate the recapturing of Kherson city, Ukraine, Odesa.

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A Ukrainian soldier writes: "From the Ukrainian Armed Forces" on the national flag for a local resident in central Kherson, Ukraine.

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Ukraine's city of Kherson.(photo:@DefenceU)

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A soldier clicks a selfie with crowd after recapturing Kherson area from Russia.

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