Russian troops shelled populated areas of Kherson region again, injuring seven people. Among the injured are two nurses who worked in the hospital in Bilozerka, which was hit by artillery. A museum, gas pipeline and private houses were also damaged.
Briefly about the attack in Kherson region
- Seven people were wounded in shelling in Kherson region.
- Two of the victims are nurses from the hospital in Bilozerka.
- The attacks were carried out with artillery, mortars, MLRS and FPV drones.
- A museum, a gas pipeline and several private houses were damaged.
- The police opened 16 war crimes proceedings.
Large-scale shelling and consequences for civilians in Kherson region
Russian troops once again used artillery, mortars, multiple launch rocket systems and FPV drones to shelling of populated areas in Kherson and Beryslav districts. As a result of these attacks, seven people were injured, including two nurses and a technician from the hospital in Bilozerka. The victims were diagnosed with mine-blast injuries, concussions and contusions. At the same time, a museum, a gas pipeline and at least eight private houses were damaged.
The shelling affected a wide geography: from Kherson to the villages of Shyroka Balka, Antonivka, Pryozerne and others. In Kherson, a man sustained a mine-blast injury and a gunshot wound to the back in the Korabel neighbourhood during an attack by an FPV drone. The city centre and educational institutions were damaged.
Reaction and legal assessment of events
Police in Kherson region continue to document the consequences of shelling and record war crimes. Over the past 24 hours, 16 criminal proceedings were opened over Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, The law on war crimes was adopted. All relevant services were on the ground to provide assistance to the victims and eliminate the consequences of the attacks.
The shelling by Russian forces has had a significant impact on the civilian population, destroying infrastructure and exacerbating the humanitarian situation in the region. Damage to medical facilities, residential buildings and cultural sites underscores the scale of destruction, which is a matter of international concern.
