Civilian Buses Targeted in Kherson
On the 20th, Russian troops launched two separate attacks on civilian minibuses in the city of Kherson. The first strike occurred at 07:00 in the Dnipro district, killing two people—a woman and a municipal worker—and wounding seven others. The second attack took place at 10:40 in the Central district, injuring a minibus driver. Information about other passengers is still being gathered.
The initial drone strike on a minibus happened at 07:00. According to Oleksandr Prokudin, head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, Russian forces carried out a second drone attack on a minibus in Kherson later that day, around 10:40.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on these events, calling them a 'brutal safari on people.'
Regional Situation
These attacks highlight the severity of the situation in the region and have raised alarm among local residents. Authorities are continuing to collect information on the aftermath of the strikes and are working to ensure the safety of Kherson’s residents. Amid the ongoing conflict, such incidents underscore the urgent need for stronger civilian protection measures and immediate medical care for the wounded.
The ongoing violence in Kherson is not an isolated incident. Just a few months ago, a similar attack resulted in the death of one civilian and injuries to eleven others, further illustrating the dangers faced by residents in the region. To understand the escalating threats and their impact on the local population, read more about the recent assault on civilians in the Kherson area.