Beautiful pictures: "The train to victory" takes Ukrainians back to liberated Kherson

Beautiful pictures: “The train to victory” takes Ukrainians back to liberated Kherson

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Beautiful scenes of joy from Kherson: After more than eight months of war, Ukrainians managed to return to the liberated city by train. They were greeted by family and friends with flowers and flags. party for the first time in a long time.

“Words are not enough.” Hrori Virtosa, a 67-year-old construction worker, got off the train in Kherson on Saturday. For the first time since the Russians invaded Ukraine on February 24, he fled. He exclaimed visibly emotionally: “Long live Ukraine!” And he wasn’t alone in that.

Many citizens finally returned to the city, which was liberated on November 11th. Hundreds of people cheered as the train arrived and hugged their returning loved ones. “This is a symbol of freedom. Sheer luck,” said Maria Matsenko, 66, standing proudly with the Ukrainian flag.

Nicknamed “Train to Victory”, the train has been painted by many artists. After arrival there was another concert with singers and harmony singing. His tickets were on sale, with the proceeds going to crowdfunding efforts by President Zelensky and the Ukrainian Railways. The train also goes to Mariupol.