Russian Shelling Damages Kherson Infrastructure and Homes on February 17

A critical infrastructure facility in Kherson was damaged by Russian shelling on February 17.

According to Oleksandr Prokudin, the head of Kherson Regional State Administration, this resulted in a power outage for 2,500 consumers in one of the city's districts.

According to the official, experts are considering two options for restoring power supply, but details have not yet been disclosed. At the same time, heat supply has been restored and residents are receiving heat in their homes.

As for electricity, work is underway to find the best solution to restore electricity supply as soon as possible.

Prokudin also spoke about the victims. "This morning, a Russian jet attacked a 72-year-old man, who suffered explosive trauma, fractured head and brain. The doctors provided him with the necessary assistance, and he will continue his treatment on an outpatient basis. The medics continue to provide assistance to a 42-year-old man who was hit by a Russian drone in Beselom the day before. He was diagnosed with an explosive injury and a fragmentary leg injury. All the victims are receiving the necessary treatment.

The Kherson Regional Military Administration reported that on February 17, the Russian army conducted an air strike on the village of Mylove, Beryslav district, Kherson region.

The post says that the attack severely damaged residential buildings - about fifty houses were damaged, at least three houses were destroyed. There were no reports of injuries or deaths among local residents.

Volodymyr Litvinov, head of the Beryslav district administration , noted that as a result of 9 guided missiles in Mylove, 26 private houses, an educational institution, a preschool, and a shop were damaged.

In the first month of 2025, more than twelve thousand enemy shells "flew" to the Kherson region. January 2025 was a tragic month for Kherson, as the city lost 16 of its residents during that month.

Meanwhile, local businessman Viktor Khodykin will be paying UAH 3 million to close windows and repair roofing after shelling at facilities owned by the city council.

Ірина Глухова