07 April 2026

Russians kill two people and wound 15 others in Kherson region

(PHOTO: Kherson Regional State Administration)

Over the past day, Russian troops fired at settlements in Kherson region with artillery, aircraft and drones. The attacks killed two people and injured 15 others, including two children.

According to Oleksandr Prokudin, the head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, the Russian military hit critical, social and transport infrastructure, as well as residential areas.

The aggressor massively shelled the settlements of Kherson region. At least three dozen communities, including Antonivka, Zelenivka, Komyshany, Prydniprovske, Sadove, Bilozerka, Stanislav, Berislav, Novovorontsovka, and the city of Kherson, were hit by drones, aircraft, and artillery.

The attacks damaged 11 high-rise buildings and 9 private houses. A theater, a shop, a cell tower, a warehouse, a bus, a minibus and private cars were also damaged.

Around 10:00, the invaders shelled the Korabelny district of the city once again. As a result of this terrorist attack, an elderly woman was killed in front of her son. Three other residents of Kherson were wounded. All of the victims were taken to the hospital, where they were diagnosed with shrapnel wounds, contusions, explosive and closed head injuries.

One victim is in serious condition. Doctors are doing everything possible to save her life.

The day before, in Chornobaivka, the occupiers dropped explosives from a drone into a private yard. A 40-year-old woman was injured in the attack and hospitalized with blast and brain injuries, concussion and multiple wounds. Another house was damaged by a drone drop in Komyshany.

Residents of the region are urged to evacuate to safer regions if necessary. To do so, please contact the regional contact center at 0800 101 102 or 0800 330 951.

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