Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Kherson Cafe Closes Amid Russian Attacks
A man named Oleksiy Melnychenko had to close his coffee shop in the city of Kherson, Ukraine.
This is because there have been many attacks by Russian forces, making it too dangerous for people to visit the cafe.
The city used to have a lot of people living there, but now only a small number remain.
The attacks have been getting worse, with bombs and drones being used.
The cafe was a place where people could remember happier times, but now it's closed to keep everyone safe.
Many people have left the city because of the danger.
Oleksiy Melnychenko closed his cafe, Prostir.coffee, in Kherson due to increased Russian attacks.
Kherson is the only provincial capital reclaimed by Ukrainian troops, with Russians withdrawing in November 2022.
Recent months have seen a surge in Russian attacks using glide bombs and drones, making streets dangerous.
Only around 60,000 residents remain in Kherson, down from 300,000 pre-war.
The cafe was a place of normalcy and memory for residents amid the ongoing conflict.
- Who
- Oleksiy Melnychenko, owner of Prostir.coffee in Kherson, Ukraine
- What
- Closing of a cafe due to increased Russian attacks
- When
- Recent months, with significant escalation since September 2023
- Where
- Kherson, Ukraine
- Why
- Increased Russian attacks making the area unsafe for residents and customers
- Location
- Kherson, Ukraine
- Owner
- Oleksiy Melnychenko
- Cafe Name
- Prostir.coffee (The Coffee Space)
- Current Residents
- Around 60,000 (down from 300,000 pre-war)
- Russian Withdrawal
- November 2022
- Recent Attacks
- Increased since September 2023
- Attacks Used
- Air-launched glide bombs, remote-controlled drones