19 August 2026

In Kherson, Russians struck a minibus carrying passengers; there are casualties and injuries

(Photo: Kherson Regional Police)

On August 19, Russian occupiers attacked a commuter bus in Kherson with a drone. Four people were killed in the attack, and five others were injured.

This was reported by the press office of the National Police in the Kherson region.

The attack took place around 9:00 a.m. in the Korabelny district of the city. A Russian drone struck the bus, which was carrying passengers.

<picture></picture>Consequences of the enemy attack on a bus in Kherson. Photo: Police press service.

Among the injured are four women of various ages. They sustained blast injuries and are currently receiving medical care.

The 58-year-old bus driver was also injured. He was diagnosed with blast trauma.

<picture></picture>Russia attacked a minibus in Kherson with a drone. Photo: National Police in the Kherson region

Four more people died from their injuries. Law enforcement officials are currently working to identify them.

After the attack, the driver, despite his injuries, continued driving and made it to the hospital on his own. There, he sought help and handed the other victims over to the medical staff.

Police noted that the Korabelny District of Kherson is regularly targeted by Russian drones.

 

Ірина Глухова

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