In the Kherson region, in one of the villages — Novoolexandrivka, an emergency situation occurred that left a mark in the memory of the local residents
According to preliminary information circulated by regional authorities, a woman over 55 years old sustained serious hand injuries due to an explosion of an unknown device near her house. The events that took place last evening shocked the local community and became a topic of discussion in district and regional authorities. According to representatives of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, the incident happened around 7 p.m., when a local resident living in Novoolexandrivka village was near her home. She unexpectedly encountered an unknown object, which exploded upon contact. Based on information published by the Regional Military Administration, the woman, born in 1967, was immediately taken to the hospital. She sustained severe hand injuries — fragments from the explosive device caused significant tissue and bone damage. Her condition is currently assessed as serious, but medical personnel are doing their best to stabilize her state. The causes and circumstances of this emergency are still being clarified. It is known that the explosive device was of unknown origin, and law enforcement agencies have already begun investigating the case. The local police have initiated a criminal case under a statute concerning intentional or unintentional creation of a hazardous situation resulting in injury or death. Regional authorities assure that all necessary measures are being taken to establish the details of the incident and prevent similar cases in the future. At the same time, residents are urged to be more cautious and avoid unknown objects near their homes and in areas that could be potential sources of danger. Overall, this event underscores the need to strengthen control over the storage and disposal of explosives, as well as to actively work on security measures to prevent such incidents. The local community, shaken by this tragedy, is praying for the quick recovery of the victim and hopes for an swift investigation to identify and punish those responsible for this dangerous case.