Strike on Kherson's Korabelny District
On May 27, Russian forces used multiple rocket launchers to attack the Korabelny district of Kherson. The strike hit a children's playground where parents and kids were spending time. A 36-year-old woman and her two daughters, ages 6 and 3, were injured. All three suffered blast injuries and multiple shrapnel wounds. A man was killed, and authorities are still working to identify him. Additionally, a 50-year-old man was taken to the hospital with a concussion, explosive and traumatic brain injuries, and a shrapnel wound to his right leg.
According to Yaroslav Shanko, 'at around 5:30 PM, Russian terrorists attacked the Korabelny district with multiple rocket launchers. The strike hit a children's playground where parents and children were relaxing.'
Yaroslav Shanko
He added, 'based on preliminary information, Russian terrorists killed the father of a family. The mother is now hospitalized along with her two young daughters.'
Attacks on Nova Poshta Facilities
On the same day, May 27, a Russian drone completely burned down the Nova Poshta branch #300 in the village of Lymanka, Odesa region. Furthermore, on May 25 at 5:30 AM, a guided aerial bomb damaged the Nova Poshta branch #11 in Kramatorsk. Employees at the Kramatorsk facility were unharmed.
These incidents highlight the ongoing threat that military aggression poses to civilians in Ukraine. The attack on a children’s playground in Kherson is particularly alarming, as it underscores the vulnerability of children in conflict zones. Such actions can shape international perceptions of the war and draw attention to its severe humanitarian consequences.
The tragic incident in Kherson is not an isolated case, as military strikes continue to endanger civilians across the region. Just a few days earlier, another attack resulted in casualties, highlighting the persistent threat faced by residents. For more details on the recent assault that left one person dead and numerous others injured, see our coverage of the deadly strike in the Kherson area.