Russian Strikes Kill Two in Kherson and Chernihiv, Over 30 Settlements Targeted

Kherson Attack Claims a Life

According to Главком: A 56-year-old man was killed on April 19 when a Russian strike hit a car in Kherson's Central District. Another individual was wounded and is currently hospitalized. Over the past day, more than 30 settlements in the Kherson region came under enemy fire, resulting in damage to infrastructure and residential buildings. In total, four people were wounded across the region. The Kherson region, partially occupied since 2022, remains a frequent target of intense shelling.

Affected Settlements

The settlements impacted by the attacks included:

• Antonivka
• Zelenivka
• Inzhenerne
• Komyshany
• Sadove
• Bilozerka
• Honcharne
• Dniprovske
• Kizomys
• Novodmytrivka
• Rozlyv
• Stanislav
• Sofiivka
• Shyroka Balka
• Novotyahynka
• Ponyativka
• Tokarivka
• Beryslav
• Mylove
• Dudchany
• Kachkarivka
• Sablukivka
• Novoraisk
• Kucherske
• Khreshchenivka
• Monastyrske
• Zolota Balka
• Mykhailivka
• Tyahynka
• Burhunka
• Lvove
• Olhivka
• Vesele
• Kozatske
• the city of Kherson

The shelling damaged two apartment buildings, eight private houses, a gas pipeline, a private moped, and a car. In a separate attack, a drone strike on Chernihiv during the night of April 19 resulted in the death of a 16-year-old boy.

“A 56-year-old resident of Kherson suffered injuries incompatible with life. My condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased,” stated Oleksandr Prokudin, head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration.

The ongoing armed conflict in the Kherson region continues to cause numerous civilian casualties, raising significant concern within the international community. The targeting of residential areas and critical infrastructure marks a dangerous escalation of violence, with severe implications for regional security and the humanitarian situation. It is imperative that international organizations and monitoring nations take decisive action to protect civilians and ensure humanitarian aid reaches the affected areas.

The ongoing violence in the Kherson region continues to escalate, as evidenced by a tragic incident on April 14, where a Russian attack resulted in civilian casualties and injuries. For a deeper understanding of the recent events and their impact on the local population, you can read more about the previous attack that claimed one life and injured eleven civilians here.