Russian shelling injures eight, including children, in Ukraine’s Kherson region
The shelling struck the village in the early hours, targeting residential areas and causing significant damage to homes and local infrastructure.
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The shelling struck the village in the early hours, targeting residential areas and causing significant damage to homes and local infrastructure.
In a tragic escalation of violence, massive strikes by Russian rocket artillery have struck the town of Bilozerka, resulting in the deaths of two civilians. The bombardment occurred late last night, with multiple rockets hitting residential areas in Bilozerka, a small town in the Kherson region.
The attack caused damage to multiple residential buildings in the western Korabelnyi district, further highlighting the civilian impact of the ongoing conflict.
In the Southern Kherson region, local authorities reported that morning attacks resulted in one civilian death and two injuries.
According to Ukraine's Air Force Command, the attack began in the morning hours when two Iskander-K cruise missiles were detected heading towards Odesa Oblast
Ukraine's air defences managed to shoot down 19 of the armed drones, but several still struck civilian infrastructure, inflicting injuries and damage.
According to records obtained, over 34,000 metric tons of grain worth an estimated $6.7 million was exported from Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine's Kherson Oblast between July and September 2022.
Typically, these Ukrainian operations involve engaging with Russian troops, causing some casualties, and inflicting damage before retreating as Russian artillery and drones intensify their attacks. However, the operation that took place on October 19th marked a significant departure from the norm. This time, the Ukrainian forces decided to hold their ground.