Russian troops again launched an attack on Kherson: one dead and three wounded
On the night of May 18, around 22:30, residents of Kherson witnessed another tragic event caused by ruthless shelling by Russian forces. According to local authorities, the missile attack damaged residential neighborhoods of the city, resulting in casualties among civilians. One man, a 75-year-old woman, and two women aged 53 and 76 received injuries of varying severity. Unfortunately, one of the victims died at the scene. As reported by the Kherson City Military Administration on its official Telegram channel, the Russian forces targeted residential buildings located in one of the city’s districts. Details of the incident raise concern: as a result of a direct hit on one of the housing blocks, a 75-year-old woman sustained fatal injuries. Her body was found at the scene, and rescuers were unable to save her life. Three other residents were hospitalized with injuries of varying severity. A 76-year-old man was diagnosed with a concussion and a traumatic brain injury, while two women aged 53 also sustained head injuries, indicating the explosion wave spread in the area of the missile attack. Medical personnel are currently providing all necessary treatment, but the condition of most of the wounded remains serious. Russian shelling in Kherson has been ongoing for several weeks and is causing increasing concern among residents, critically affecting safety levels in the city. Local authorities urge residents to be cautious, avoid staying in areas at risk of shelling, and follow official reports. These tragic events once again demonstrate the danger and hardship that Russian attacks pose to the civilian population of Kherson. The city continues to remain under constant threat, with ordinary residents facing daily losses and destruction. Authorities call for calm and assure that all necessary efforts are being made to ensure safety and respond swiftly to any emergencies.