Angelina Jolie Visits Kherson, Praises Resilience of Civilians Under Fire

Hollywood actor and humanitarian Angelina Jolie travelled to Ukraine’s frontline city of Kherson and the neighbouring Mykolaiv region this week, meeting civilians, volunteers and medical staff who continue to endure relentless Russian attacks. Her visit was supported by the Legacy of War Foundation, which shared images of Jolie wearing a flak jacket while touring underground facilities sheltering residents from daily strikes.

Jolie said she was humbled by the courage of people living so close to the battlefield, noting that the world appears to be turning away from the protection of civilians. Kherson, once home to nearly 300,000 residents, remains within range of Russian forces who withdrew across the Dnipro River in 2022 but still launch frequent drone and artillery attacks.

Local authorities expressed gratitude for Jolie’s presence, saying it helps ensure Kherson is not forgotten amid the ongoing war. The actor last visited Ukraine in 2022, when she met displaced families in the western city of Lviv.

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