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Russia shells residential areas of Kherson injuring pregnant woman

7 July, 2024 Sunday
18:20

On Sunday, July 7, the Russian army shelled residential areas of Kherson. The Korabelny district of the city was targeted and a pregnant woman and a cat were injured

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The press service of the Kherson Regional Military Command reported the information.

The injured woman was taken to hospital with signs of combustion product poisoning. 

"Private houses were damaged. We know about one victim. An ambulance team took a pregnant woman, 32 years old, to the hospital with signs of combustion products poisoning. She is currently under medical supervision and in satisfactory condition," the regional administration said. 

As of 5:11 p.m., the State Emergency Service reported that a cat that was outside at the time of the attack was injured as a result of the Russian attack on Kherson.

"After the attack, a short circuit occurred in the power grid, which caused meters to catch fire simultaneously in two residential buildings. Fortunately, the residents of the house were not injured, but their pet, which was outside during the attack, was wounded," the statement said.

  • On the night of July 7, the Russian army shelled the central part of Kherson, a fire broke out, which completely burned down a cafe.
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