Car strike in Kherson leaves two wounded
Russian forces hit a civilian car in Kherson on the morning of the attack, leaving two people injured. Rescue workers rushed to deal with the aftermath, but they repeatedly came under fire while clearing the scene. One attack damaged a fire truck, though none of the emergency personnel were harmed.
Kherson has become a regular target as fighting continues on the southern front.
Kherson under strain
According to reports, enemy FPV drone strikes over the previous day caused fires in apartments and on the balconies of a high-rise building in different parts of Kherson, as well as igniting the roof of a non-residential structure and several outbuildings. The situation remained tense amid intense combat operations in the area.
These events reflect the continued heavy fighting in Kherson and its severe humanitarian impact on the local population. Attacks on rescue teams underscore the dangers confronting emergency services carrying out their duties in combat zones, while also signaling a further escalation of the conflict in the region.