The liberation of Kherson, and what it cost one teenager

A year ago this weekend, Kherson was freed. Chipka turned 19 as the war began. He helped liberate the city, but combat with the Russian army engulfed the final year of his teenage life.

Editor’s Note: Tim is offline today, trying to arrange passage to a place where there’s no reliable internet – in fact, it’s one of the most dangerous places in the world. Stay tuned for the next issue to find out where he is reporting from.

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