On 13 July, Russian forces carried out a series of attacks in the Kherson region using aircraft, artillery and drones. According to the Kherson Regional Prosecutor’s Office, two people were killed and a further 12 were injured as a result of the shelling. Residential and public buildings, vehicles and businesses were damaged. An investigation into war crimes has been launched.
Briefly about the main points
- Russian forces attacked the Kherson region using aircraft, artillery and drones.
- Two people were killed and a further 12 were injured.
- Residential buildings, an educational establishment, a shop and vehicles have been damaged.
- The Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched a pre-trial investigation into war crimes.
Timeline of attacks and civilian casualties
Throughout 13 July, the Russian army carried out heavy shelling of settlements in the Kherson region, using aircraft, artillery and drones. According to the public prosecutor’s office, as of 17:30, two civilians had been killed and 12 wounded.
A 67-year-old woman was killed in Novovorontsovka this morning as a result of artillery fire; another local woman was injured. In Kherson, a 58-year-old woman was killed in an air strike. Various types of drones also attacked Dudchany and Novoraysk, where a further 11 people were injured.
Damage to infrastructure and facilities
As a result of the attacks, private homes, blocks of flats, an educational establishment, a shop and a business were damaged. Service vehicles, lorries and cars were also damaged.
У Kherson Russian troops shelled a petrol station and a municipal transport company. An educational establishment was destroyed, indicating that the strikes were directed not only at residential areas but also at social infrastructure facilities.
Government response and investigations
The Kherson Regional Prosecutor’s Office has announced the launch of a pre-trial investigation into allegations of war crimes. Investigators are documenting evidence and gathering information on the consequences of the attacks.
No other official statements have yet been issued by local authorities or international organisations regarding the events of 13 July. It is understood that the investigation is being hampered by the constant danger faced by investigators due to the ongoing shelling.
Attacks as part of a prolonged escalation
The shelling on 13 July took place against a backdrop of daily attacks in the Kherson region. Numerous casualties had also been recorded in the preceding days: on 7 July — two dead and 24 wounded; on 9 July — two dead as a result of a drone attack; and on 12 July — eight wounded.
The systematic use of aircraft, artillery and drones highlights the comprehensive nature of the Russian attacks, which poses a constant threat to the civilian population and makes it difficult to defend the region.
