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Russian occupiers attacked a minibus in Kherson with a drone: there are fatalities and injuries

Russian occupiers attacked a minibus in Kherson with a drone: there are fatalities and injuries

Igor Neporada
Igor Neporada

news feed editor

Russian occupiers attacked a minibus in Kherson with a drone: there are fatalities and injuries
A Russian drone attacked a minibus carrying passengers Kherson Regional State Administration

On August 19, at approximately 8:50 a.m., the Russians launched a drone attack on the Korabelny district of Kherson, striking a minibus carrying passengers.

This was reported by Alexander Prokudin, head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration.

The official noted that four residents of Kherson were killed in the Russian strike.

Four people were killed as a result of this terrorist attack. The relevant authorities are currently working to identify them.

Oleksandr Prokudin
Head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration

Prokudin added that four more people were injured as a result of the strike on the minibus.  

Four more women were injured. They are currently in the hospital. Medical staff are conducting examinations and providing the victims with all necessary care

Oleksandr Prokudin
Head of the Kherson Regional State Administration

It was also reported that the 58-year-old minibus driver was taken to the hospital. Preliminary reports indicate he sustained an explosive-related injury. He is receiving medical care.

As a reminder, on August 18 in Kherson, a Russian UAV struck a private home. A munition from the drone flew through a window into a room and fell onto a child’s bed where a two-year-old boy was sleeping.

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    • Igor Neporada
      Igor Neporada

      news feed editor

      He has a degree in oil and gas processing technology, but has been working in the media since 2000.

      He has worked as a regional editor for the following television channels: Espreso, UA/TV, Channel 4, and the online publications Espreso, Svoi, and Channel 5.

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