Russian Shelling Attack Kills Two in Kherson
In another tragic escalation of violence, Russian forces targeted residential areas in Kherson, Ukraine, killing at least two civilians and injuring several others. The attack highlights the ongoing dangers faced by Ukrainians near the front lines.
Attack Details and Casualties
Early morning shelling struck a densely populated Kherson neighborhood, partially destroying an apartment building. Emergency crews recovered the bodies of a man and a woman from the rubble, while at least five others were hospitalized with shrapnel wounds and trauma.
Kherson, liberated by Ukraine in November 2022, remains under constant bombardment from Russian positions across the Dnipro River. Daily attacks make survival perilous for civilians who remain.
Local and International Condemnation
Kherson Governor Oleksandr Prokudin condemned the attack as “Russian terror against innocent civilians” in a Telegram post, vowing resilience.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy echoed the sentiment in his nightly address, pledging accountability for Russian war crimes.
The U.S. State Department and UN criticized the strike as a violation of international law, with the U.S. calling it “barbaric.” Humanitarian groups warn of worsening shortages of food, water, and medical supplies due to disrupted aid routes.
Kherson’s Struggle Amid Relentless Attacks
Despite daily shelling, many residents refuse to evacuate, relying on volunteers who risk their lives to provide aid. “We won’t abandon them,” one volunteer said anonymously.
Future Risks for Kherson
As Ukraine’s counteroffensive progresses, experts fear Russia may intensify attacks on Kherson to weaken morale. The city remains a symbol of resilience, but civilians pay the highest price.
NextMinuteNews will continue tracking developments in Kherson.
