Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Russia Makes Hostages of Kherson Civilians
August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Aug. 17, 2026, by freelance journalist David Kirichenko:
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Russia Makes Hostages of Kherson Civilians
Thousands of Ukrainians are trapped in "hellish conditions" by the Russian occupation forces. They must be saved.
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In the Ukrainian city of Kherson, a Russian drone was recently seen hunting a 52 year-old market vendor, . . .
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Russia Makes Hostages of Kherson Civilians
Thousands of Ukrainians are trapped in "hellish conditions" by the Russian occupation forces. They must be saved.
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In the Ukrainian city of Kherson, a Russian drone was recently seen hunting a 52 year-old market vendor, . . .