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One Ukrainian unit defends Kherson with Soviet-era weapons and the cover of darkness

By Brian Mann

Published January 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM CST

NPR's Brian Mann spends time with a Ukrainian mobile artillery unit as they prep their Soviet-era mobile cannon for a nighttime attack. Their goal? Stop Russia from crossing the Dnipro River and taking Kherson.

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Brian Mann is NPR's first national addiction correspondent. He also covers breaking news in the U.S. and around the world.

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