17-year-old youth and 54-year-old woman wounded in Russian drone attack in Kherson region

On October 19, Russian forces used a drone to attack a street in the settlement of Novovorontsovka, located in the Beryslav district of the Kherson region. A 17-year-old male and a 54-year-old woman sustained injuries as a result of the explosion.

According to the Kherson Regional Prosecutor’s Office, the attack occurred around 2:00 PM. Both victims were outdoors when the explosion took place.

Under the procedural guidance of the Beryslav District Prosecutor’s Office, a pre-trial investigation has been initiated regarding the commission of a war crime, pursuant to Part 1 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Russian forces strike Komyshany in Kherson region; 72-year-old victim in serious condition

On October 19, Russian forces shelled Komyshany—a suburb of Kherson—with artillery. A 72-year-old woman sustained severe injuries, and two other local residents were also hospitalized with injuries.

A 47-year-old resident of Komyshany was taken to the hospital suffering from blast-related injuries, as well as shrapnel wounds to his back and arm.

Additionally, a 40-year-old woman sought medical assistance; preliminary diagnoses indicate she sustained blast-related injuries.

A 72-year-old resident of Komyshany suffered blast-related injuries and shrapnel wounds to her chest, arms, and abdominal cavity.

The woman was transported to the hospital in serious condition. Medics are currently trying to save her.