Feb. 28, 2025, 1:26 p.m.

Kherson Suspends Driver's License Exams Amid Ongoing Russian Shelling

(Photo: Service centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Kherson region)

Due to the threat of shelling, practical exams for driver's licenses are temporarily suspended in Kherson.

As reported on the Facebook page of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Service Centers in Kherson region, due to constant attacks by the occupiers - artillery shelling, drone strikes, aircraft and missiles - the Ministry of Internal Affairs Service Center #6541 in Kherson is forced to suspend practical exams on public roads.

The main reason for this is the inability to guarantee the safety of the candidates and the center's staff. As soon as the situation stabilizes, the exams will resume.

The addresses of the nearest service centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs where you can take the exam are available here.

Over the past day, February 27, seven people were injured in Russian attacks in the Kherson region.

Residential areas and social infrastructure facilities were hit. A total of 24 private houses were damaged. In addition, the enemy attacked a gas pipeline, a gas station, an agricultural enterprise and several civilian vehicles.

Seven civilians were injured as a result of Russian shelling.

Also, according to the JMA, on the night of February 27, air defense forces shot down one enemy Shahed-131/136 drone over the territory of Kherson region.

Earlier, Russian troops shelled civilian infrastructure Russian troops shelled civilian infrastructure in Kherson and Beryslav districts, injuring 12 people, including three police officers.

Over the day, police processed 380 statements and reports of criminal offenses, and opened 13 proceedings under Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

In the village of Mylove, Beryslav district, a drone dropped a bomb, scattering dangerous anti-personnel mines of the "Petal" type on the territory.

Андрій Колісніченко

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