Strike on Kherson region: one dead, five wounded, dozens of houses destroyed

On the morning of April 19, Russian troops launched a combined strike on Kherson region. The Kherson regional military administration reported on the consequences of the shelling on Sunday, April 20.

As a result of the Russian attack in the village of Stanislav, a man born in 1967 died, who received injuries incompatible with life. Four more civilians were injured, their conditions are being clarified.

“The Russians hit residential areas of settlements in the region. As a result of the shelling, four high-rise buildings and 19 private houses were damaged,” the Kherson regional military administration noted.

In addition, the shelling destroyed gas pipelines, outbuildings, garages and private cars.

Several other incidents related to the Russian aggression in the region were also recorded:

A resident of Kherson, who was injured after a suicide drone attack on April 18, sought medical attention. The 33-year-old man received a mine-explosive injury and abrasions to his face. He was provided with medical assistance, and further treatment will be provided on an outpatient basis.

In the Novoraiska community, a 31-year-old man blew himself up on a mine when he ran over an explosive with his motorcycle tire. As a result of the explosion, he was diagnosed with a fractured collarbone. The victim was taken to a medical facility.

Another victim of the attack is a resident of Antonivka, on whom the Russian military dropped an explosive from a drone a few days ago. The 53-year-old man received a mine-explosive injury, his condition is currently being clarified, and further examination is ongoing.

On April 17, a 16-year-old boy died as a result of a Russian airstrike on the Central District of Kherson.

On April 17, Kherson region was subjected to massive attacks by Russian troops. The Russians used aircraft, artillery and drones. As a result, four people were killed and at least 17 others were injured.