Russia shells apartment buildings in Ukraine's Kherson, killing one and injuring several

Head of the Kherson Military Administration, Roman Mrochko, shared the information.

At 5:04 a.m., he stated that Kherson was under heavy shelling.

47 minutes later, Mrochko reported that the shelling of Kherson was ongoing.

"There are civilian casualties. Many hits on apartment buildings," the head of the Military Administration wrote.

He reported that a 76-year-old Kherson resident in serious condition was taken to the hospital with blast injuries and a shrapnel wound to the chest.

Another man, aged 63, was hospitalized with a concussion, blast injuries, and a closed traumatic brain injury. Doctors are currently conducting further examinations.

A third victim of the Russian shelling of Kherson was taken to the hospital, Mrochko stated. The 44-year-old man suffered blast injuries and a traumatic amputation of fingers on his right hand.

Later, Roman Mrochko reported that a 55-year-old woman from Kherson's Central District was also hospitalized.

"As a result of the morning Russian attack, she sustained blast injuries, a closed traumatic brain injury, and multiple shrapnel wounds to her leg," the head of the Military Administration said.

As of 7:17 a.m., another injured person and one fatality were reported.

According to the head of the Military Administration, a 60-year-old man suffered fatal injuries. He was indoors at the time of the Russian attack.

"An 86-year-old man is currently in the hospital. He has been diagnosed with a concussion, blast injuries, a closed traumatic brain injury, and shrapnel wounds," Mrochko stated.

By 7:27 a.m., the number of injured in Kherson had risen to six. A 42-year-old man was hospitalized with a concussion and blast injuries.

The head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, Oleksandr Prokudin, reported that residential areas, critical, and social infrastructure came under Russian fire.

"Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups attempted to advance toward Kherson but were immediately detected and destroyed by Ukrainian defenders," added the head of the Administration.

As of 8:06 a.m., it was reported that the number of injured from the morning's massive Russian shelling of Kherson had risen to nine.

The Regional Military Administration reported that a 42-year-old man sought medical assistance after sustaining blast injuries and wounds to his arm and leg.

A 56-year-old woman was also injured, suffering blast trauma and wounds to her chest and forearm.

Medical help was required for a 69-year-old woman as well, who sustained blast injuries and facial wounds.

At 8:54 a.m., Prokudin reported that Kherson was once again under Russian attack.

Russian sabotage groups attempt to land near Antonivskyi Bridge

The Kherson Regional Military Administration spokesperson, Oleksandr Tolokonnikov, shared the information on Espreso TV.

“From early morning, the Russians launched several sabotage and reconnaissance groups across the river towards the city in boats, but Ukrainian defenders sunk them. It will be the same for all enemies who try to attack Kherson. They attempted to land near the Antonivskyi Bridge,” Tolokonnikov stated.

According to him, Russian forces tried to conduct a landing under artillery cover.

“The situation is under control. This is not the first time our defenders have destroyed Russians attempting to cross from the left bank,” the spokesperson added.

Addressing consequences of Russian shelling

At 08:26, Roman Mrochko reported that utility services, together with volunteers, are working on addressing the aftermath at five locations.

“I once again urge all residents to submit requests to the military administration or the district council in Kherson, and groups of volunteers and municipal workers from both the regional and city administrations will be directed to assist,” said the head of the Military Administration.

• On the evening of Thursday, December 19, the Russian army struck a missile at a residential building in Kryvyi Rih.