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Russians shell Kherson, killing 2 – city administration

Two residents of Kherson were killed on Saturday as a result of shelling by Russian occupiers, reported Head of Kherson City Military Administration Yaroslav Shanko.

Russians shell Kherson, killing 2 – city administration

On Saturday, Russian shelling in Kherson resulted in the deaths of two civilians, the city administration reported. Head of Kherson City Military Administration Yaroslav Shanko confirmed the loss of a man and a woman in the Dniprovsky district. The Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office later verified these tragic details, adding that four others sustained injuries from the attack.

The shelling took place between 09:13 and 10:00 on September 5, 2026. Prosecutors are now investigating the incident, classifying it as a potential war crime and initiating a pre-trial investigation.

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