Kherson Region Under Attack
A Russian assault on the right bank of Ukraine's Kherson region has left one civilian dead and 20 others injured. The attack damaged eight private homes, a local church, and both civilian and private vehicles. Russian forces used attack drones, aerial bombs, and barrel artillery in the operation. The city of Kherson and 31 other settlements in the area came under fire.
According to Oleksandr Prokudin, head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, a drone struck a civilian man in Kherson's Dnipro district, killing him instantly. All 20 wounded individuals are receiving medical treatment. The list of affected settlements includes:
- Antonivka
- Sadove
- Zymivnyk
- Komyshany
- Prydniprovske
- Bilozerka
- Stanislav
- Sofiivka
- Oleksandrivka
- Pryozerne
- Molodetske
- Kizomys
- Tokarivka
- Klapaya
- Ponyativka
- Beryslav
- Kostyrka
- Dudchany
- Rakivka
- Ukrainka
- Tomaryne
- Novoraisk
- Stepne
- Vysoke
- Kachkarivka
- Mykolaivka
- Monastyrske
- Novokairy
- Novooleksandrivka
- Sablukivka
- Tyahynka
Strikes on Dnipropetrovsk Region
Additionally, overnight on May 23, Russian forces targeted the Dnipropetrovsk region, hitting the Synelnykove, Kryvyi Rih, and Nikopol districts. Residential areas and administrative buildings in these districts suffered damage.
'As a result of Russian aggression, one person was killed and 20 others were injured.'
— Oleksandr Prokudin
These events underscore the ongoing intensity of combat operations in Ukraine, particularly in the Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk regions, where civilians continue to bear the brunt of the conflict. Attacks on residential neighborhoods highlight the critical need for civilian safety and the importance of international support to restore peace and stability in the area.
The recent escalation of violence in Ukraine is not limited to the Kherson region. Similar drone attacks have also targeted Kyiv, resulting in tragic civilian casualties. These developments highlight the urgent need for comprehensive international attention and support to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis. For more details on the devastating impact of these strikes, see our coverage of the recent drone assaults in Kyiv and Kherson.