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Russia shells Kherson with artillery. Three people killed, five injured

29 January, 2023 Sunday
19:15

On January 29, Russian forces shelled residential areas of Kherson with artillery, killing three and injuring five people

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This was reported by the Kherson regional military administration.

It is noted that a number of civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged by Russia’s shelling: Kherson Regional Clinical Hospital, a school, a bus station, a post office, a bank, and residential buildings. 

All the victims are currently in hospitals. One of the injured is in serious condition.

Earlier, the Kherson City Council reported that the first shelling of the city by Russian troops took place around midnight. The shelling damaged a utility company and 16 vehicles, including evacuation vehicles used to transport city residents.

The second wave of shelling began at one in the afternoon. As of 14.00, a total of 7 attacks were made. The shelling hit warehouses, a hospital, a bus station, a school playground, and damaged buildings and vehicles in the town.

Earlier, the Ministry of Health reported the shelling of the regional clinical hospital.

"Kherson regional clinical hospital was shelled. A nurse was injured," the statement said.

The text of the Telegram post:

The regional clinical hospital was shelled again. There is a victim.

The text of the Telegram post:

This is what the Russian world looks like. It is bloody, inhuman, evil. Throughout the civilized world, aggression against hospitals is a taboo. But this is not the case with Russia.

Kherson regional military administration reported a massive attack on the city. It is noted that Russia is shelling residential areas. As of 14:57, many injured and dead are reported.

  • On January 27, the Kherson regional military administration reported Russian shelling of the region. Attacks on residential areas killed two people and injured four others.

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