‘Drones all night. By morning, you smell the smoke’: life in the last hotel on Ukraine’s frontline

Life in Ukraine's frontline city of Kherson has become increasingly difficult due to Russian drone attacks. The Richelievsky hotel, one of the last functioning hotels in the area, provides a refuge for those with nowhere else to go. The hotel's guests face blackouts, artillery fire, and the constant threat of drone attacks, which have become a daily occurrence. This situation has a significant impact on the local economy and trade, as businesses and residents struggle to cope with the ongoing conflict.

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The ongoing Russian drone attacks and artillery fire are causing destruction and displacement in Ukraine. This situation is likely to negatively impact the country's economy and markets.

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