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Russia shells Kherson region, killing 1, injuring 12

Russian troops shelled Kherson region, killing one person and injuring 12 people, reported Head of the Regional Military Administration Oleksandr Prokudin.

Russia shells Kherson region, killing 1, injuring 12

Russian forces attacked the Kherson region, resulting in the death of one person and injuring 12 others, according to the Head of the Regional Military Administration, Oleksandr Prokudin. The aggressive Russian actions caused widespread devastation, with attacks on various settlements and critical infrastructure. Prokudin highlighted that the region's people faced intense air, drone, and artillery terror throughout the previous day.

The Russian military targeted residential areas, damaging eight apartment buildings and five private houses, among other facilities. Shops, a cell tower, a bus, and private cars were also damaged in the attack.

On Tuesday, 15 individuals were evacuated from liberated communities within the region. Later, Prokudin reported that on Wednesday morning, the occupiers launched a drone attack on Kherson's Tsentralny district, causing a significant fire that destroyed several retail outlets. However, no casualties were reported due to this incident. Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze, bringing relief to the affected area.

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