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Kherson postal worker braves Russian drones on front-line route
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Estonia /Conflict & Security

Kherson postal worker braves Russian drones on front-line route

From Postimees · () Estonian

Translated from Estonian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A postal worker in Kherson, Ukraine, braves daily shelling and drone attacks to deliver mail, packages, and pensions to residents near the front lines.
  • Her route takes her through the most dangerous area of the city, situated directly across the river from Russian forces.
  • The postal worker, identified as Hanna, wears a bulletproof vest and uses a drone detector as part of her daily safety precautions.

Every morning, before Hanna begins her rounds delivering mail, packages, and pensions, she dons a bulletproof vest and activates her drone detector. Only then does she step out onto the streets of Kherson, where her job as a postal worker has become as perilous as serving on the front lines.

Hanna navigates the city's most dangerous district, located directly on the riverbank. Russian forces occupy the opposite bank, launching hundreds of attack drones daily. These drones target civilians and soldiers indiscriminately, and mines are frequently scattered in the path of residents. The city also endures constant shelling and artillery fire.

Despite the extreme danger, Hanna continues her essential work, bringing vital supplies and communication to the people of Kherson. Her daily bravery highlights the resilience of civilians living in areas under constant threat from the ongoing conflict.

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Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.