17 May 2025

In Kherson region, 25 settlements were under fire, one killed and one wounded

(Photo: Kherson MBA)

Russian troops again attacked peaceful towns in Kherson region. One man was killed, 13 others were wounded, and 25 settlements were shelled by artillery, aircraft and drones.

The report for the last day was released by the head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration Oleksandr Prokudin.

Kherson, Antonivka, Beryslav, Bilozerka, Veletynske, Vesele, Havrylivka, Dniprovske, Ivanivka, Ingulets, Kachkarivka, Novotyanka, Novovorontsovka, Oleksandrivka, Osokorivka, Poniativka, Prydniprovske, Rakivka, Sadove, Stanislav, Sofiyivka, Tyahyntsi, Urozhayne, Chervonyi Mayak and Shyroka Balka in Kherson region were under enemy fire.

The occupiers shelled residential areas, critical and railroad infrastructure. At least two high-rise buildings and ten private houses were destroyed. Shells hit a gas station, telecommunication towers, gas pipelines, and outbuildings. A truck with humanitarian aid and several private cars were damaged.

Worst of all, there were again civilian casualties. In Beryslav, a 50-year-old man was killed by a drone attack. In total, one person was killed and 13 others were injured in the last 24 hours.

Ірина Глухова

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