Russian forces launched attacks on the cities of Kherson and Beryslav in Ukraine, injuring six people according to local authorities. Ukraine’s Armed Forces had previously liberated Kherson and other regional settlements on the west bank of the Dnipro River during a counteroffensive in the fall of 2022, pushing Russian troops to the east bank. Russian forces have been firing on the liberated territories from the east bank, resulting in civilian deaths and significant destruction of homes and infrastructure. In Kherson, the Dniprovkyi district came under attack, resulting in injuries to several individuals, including a 60-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman who were hospitalized with blast injuries.
Additionally, a 81-year-old woman and two men aged 59 and 56 were injured in Beryslav after a Russian drone dropped explosives in the area. All three individuals were hospitalized for blast and shrapnel wounds to their limbs. Russian attacks targeted a total of 10 Ukrainian oblasts, including Chernihiv, Sumy, Mykolaiv, Luhansk, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Donetsk. Casualties were reported in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv, with a total of three individuals killed and 11 injured across these regions. The ongoing conflict continues to have devastating consequences for civilians in Ukraine, with Russian attacks resulting in widespread casualties and destruction.
The violence in Ukraine has escalated with Russian forces targeting multiple cities and regions across the country. The attacks on Kherson and Beryslav are part of a larger offensive by Russian troops, who have been firing on liberated territories from the east bank of the Dnipro River. These attacks have led to civilian deaths, injuries, and significant damage to homes and infrastructure. The local authorities in Kherson reported injuries to six individuals, including blast and shrapnel wounds sustained during the attacks. The ongoing conflict has had a severe impact on the civilian population in Ukraine, with casualties reported in multiple regions.
The Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and regions have resulted in casualties and widespread destruction, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. The local authorities in Kherson and Beryslav reported injuries to several individuals, including elderly residents who were hospitalized for blast and shrapnel wounds. The ongoing conflict has taken a toll on the civilian population, with casualties reported in multiple regions targeted by Russian forces. The attacks have caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
The situation in Ukraine remains precarious as Russian forces continue their offensive in multiple regions, with civilian casualties and destruction of property increasing. The attacks on Kherson and Beryslav are part of a broader campaign by Russian troops to maintain control over territories in eastern Ukraine. The ongoing conflict has led to widespread suffering among the civilian population, with many individuals injured and killed as a result of the violence. The international community has called for an end to the conflict and for a peaceful resolution to the crisis in Ukraine.
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