Kherson residents tell how they survived massive shelling

During another enemy attack on Kherson, Russian troops shelled residential areas of the city with Grad rocket systems. Local residents told about the horror they experienced and the destruction of their homes.

This was reported by the press service of the Kherson Regional Military Administration.

After the massive attack of Russian troops on residential areas of Kherson, local residents share their horror. People say that the explosions started suddenly and lasted for several minutes, and the shells fell one after another right next to the houses.

The aftermath of the attack on Kherson. PHOTO: Kherson Regional Military Association

Iryna, a resident of the Korabelny district, says that she and her husband barely managed to hide when the "arrivals" began.

"It was a Grad rocket. One after the other came. I hid behind the wardrobe, my husband hid in the toilet. The explosions smashed the windows, the door was jammed, and we had to break it open with an ax," the woman says.

According to her, a drone was heard in the sky before the shelling."I was outside drinking coffee when I heard it buzzing. I ran into the house and that's when it started. Then came the Grads, there were several of them, five for sure. Fortunately, none of our neighbors were injured," Iryna added.

The aftermath of the attack on Kherson. PHOTOS: Kherson Regional Military Association

Another resident said that shells exploded near residential buildings:"The house was shaking when the Grads hit. It was scary, everything was rumbling around."

16-year-old Anton Rohozhyn was one of the wounded during the shelling. The boy says the explosion happened right in his room.

"The first hit was in my entrance, or rather in my room. I didn't even hear it - it hit my right side, now my leg and arm hurt, and my ear is ringing. Doctors say I have a concussion," Anton says.

According to Inna Kholodnyak, director of the Kherson Children's Regional Hospital, the boy suffered a mine-blast injury, concussion and superficial wounds to his head and torso. His condition is moderate and he is receiving the necessary treatment.

Consequences of the attack on Kherson. PHOTO: Kherson Regional Military Command

Locals say that the number of "arrivals" was significant - several cluster munitions and Grad rockets damaged houses on both sides of the street. Some residents assume that the attack was preceded by a reconnaissance drone flight.

Despite the destruction, people are grateful that they escaped death."Thank God we are alive. Wewillrebuildtherest," says local resident Iryna.

The aftermath of the attack on Kherson. PHOTO: Kherson Regional State Administration

On the morning of October 24, 2025, Russian troops attacked residential areas of the Korabelny district of Kherson with multiple launch rocket systems. The shelling damaged private and apartment buildings, transportation and infrastructure, and the number of victims increased to 19, including three teenagers.

Emergency and rescue services are currently eliminating the consequences of the attack, and the prosecutor's office has opened proceedings on war crimes that led to the deaths.

Анна Літман