18 March 2026

Kherson region under fire: wounded people and destroyed high-rise buildings

(Photo: Kherson regional police)

Kherson region has once again experienced a day of massive terror. From 06:00 on March 17 to 06:00 on March 18, Russian troops continuously shelled the region with drones, air strikes, and artillery, and dozens of settlements and Kherson itself came under fire.

According to Oleksandr Prokudin, the head of the Kherson Military District, Bilozerka, Beryslav, Kucherske, Novoraysk, Nova Kamyanka, Ukrainka, Taras Shevchenko, Urozhayne, Kreschenivka, Rakivka, Mylove, Darivka, Zolota Balka, and Blahovishchenske were under attack, Vesele, Dniprovske, Ingulets, Kizomys, Kozatske, Mykilske, Naddnipryanske, Neslumne, Odradokamyanka, Osokorivka, Prydniprovske, Sadove, Sofiyivka, Tokarivka, Zymivnyk, Antonivka, Burgunka, Novotyanka, Olgivka and Tyahyinka.

The occupants targeted residential areas and critical infrastructure. The attacks damaged at least two high-rise buildings and ten private houses. A mobile phone tower, outbuildings, a shop, a museum building, a private garage and cars of local residents were destroyed.

Worst of all, there were civilian casualties. Three people were injured as a result of Russian strikes.

The situation in the region remains tense: the enemy continues its terrorist tactics, hitting civilian infrastructure and homes.

On March 16, 2 multi-storey buildings and 6 private houses were damaged as a result of the occupants' attacks. A penitentiary institution, a gas pipeline, a private garage and cars were also damaged.

In addition, 1 person was killed and 9 others were injured, including 1 child.

Earlier, Intent wrote that on March 15, 2026, the settlements of the Kherson region were under intense attacks by Russian troops. The enemy used attack drones, aircraft and artillery.

The shelling damaged six high-rise buildings and 21 private houses. The occupants also damaged gas pipes, agricultural machinery and a private car.

One person was killed and 17 others were injured as a result of Russian aggression, including three children.

In addition, on March 11, Russian troops attacked a taxi in the Dniprovsky district of Kherson. The attack on civilian transport occurred at noon, when the bus was carrying passengers.

The vehicle was completely destroyed as a result of the hit.

According to preliminary information, at least ten people were injured, including a 17-year-old teenager.

Андрій Колісніченко

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