19 fires broke out in the Kherson region due to Russian shelling

On July 17, due to Russian shelling in the right-bank part of the Kherson region, 8 fires broke out in people’s homes and 11 in open areas in ecosystems.

This was reported by the press service of the State Emergency Service in the Kherson region.

On July 17, due to Russian flights, 8 fires broke out in the territories of private households in the settlements of Kherson and Beryslav districts. Residential buildings and commercial buildings were on fire.

At the same time, the Russians constantly hindered the work of rescuers by launching drones with explosives. Despite all threats, the fire was extinguished.

In addition, during the day, 14 fires were recorded in open areas, 11 of which were caused by enemy shelling. They burned dry matter and garbage.

The fires were extinguished by fire and rescue units and local fire brigades. In total, on July 17, rescuers extinguished 25.5 hectares of Kherson Region ecosystems.