Kherson region: 2 children severely injured by explosion on playground

The Kherson Regional Military Administration head Oleksandr Prokudin regopted the information on Telegram.

"In Zahorianivka, 2 children were injured in an explosion of an unknown object. A 13-year-old child has shrapnel injuries to his limbs. The younger one, a 10-year-old, sustained an abdominal injury. The tragedy occurred on a playground where the boys were playing," the statement said.

According to the head, the children were taken to the hospital.

"Their condition is quite serious. Doctors are providing all the necessary assistance. The older boy is undergoing surgery," Prokudin said.

• Earlier, Russian troops launched an attack on the Kherson region as well as at least 9 other Ukrainian regions, resulting in casualties and injuries.