![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/ukraine-war-kherson-curfew-and-river-ban-in-security-crackdown/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/127622178_mediaitem127622177.jpg&description=Image source, AFPImage caption, An aid delivery in Pravdyne, near KhersonAfter scenes of joy in newly liberated Kherson the Ukrainian authorities have imposed a curfew and restricted travel in and out of the city, as the security situation remains tense.There are fears that Russian troops, now digging in on the opposite bank of the Dnipro river, may resume shelling.Kherson officials have banned use of river transport from 13 to 19 November.Locals who fled have been warned not to return until their homes have been checked for mines or booby traps.Russian explosives litter the region."The enemy mined all critical infrastructure objects," said Kherson governor Yaroslav Yanushevych.The overnight curfew runs from 17:00 to 08:00 (15:00 to 06:00 GMT). Officials have returned to run Kherson's administration after the retreat of some 30,000 Russian occupation troops.There are also fears that some Russian soldiers may have remained behind in disguise, while collaborators who helped the Russians during the occupation are now liable to be prosecuted.In a reminder of the continuing threat, a volley of artillery fire hit the area of Kherson airport on Sunday.President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Russians had destroyed all critical infrastructure in Kherson, depriving the city of heat, electricity, water and communications.Image caption, Kherson celebrations followed months of grim Russian occupationGradually essential supplies are arriving in Kherson, Ukrainian officials say. Governor Yanushevych has announced a distribution of firewood to residents of Kherson and nearby areas, instructing them to request it with their ID and contact details. The city council also plans to hand out 6,000 small stoves to local residents."Most houses have no electricity, no water and problems with gas supplies," said Yuriy Sobolevskiy, a senior council official.Kherson's liberation on Friday was marked by crowds of flag-waving Ukrainians greeting Kyiv's soldiers with hugs and kisses. The celebratio){kind=link}
After scenes of joy in newly liberated Kherson the Ukrainian authorities have imposed a curfew and restricted travel in and out of the city, as the security situation remains tense.
There are fears that Russian troops, now digging in on the opposite bank of the Dnipro river, may resume shelling.
Kherson officials have banned use of river transport from 13 to 19 November.
Locals who fled have been warned not to return until their homes have been checked for mines or booby traps.
Russian explosives litter the region.