Two dead, more injured – including two medics – in shameful Russian attack on civilians in Kherson

5 December 2023, 02:51 PM

Two civilians were killed and another three injured – including two doctors – after Russia targeted a Kherson medical facility, Presidential Office head, Andriy Yerman, reported on Telegram on Dec. 5.

“Russians once again struck Kherson, killing civilians. Preliminary reports indicate the loss of two lives and one injured. Terrorists," Yermak wrote.

“Two doctors sustained minor injuries due to the impact of an enemy projectile on a medical facility. Necessary medical assistance was provided on the spot,” Kherson Military Administration head, Roman Mrochko, said on Telegram.

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“Russian occupiers are shelling the center of Kherson at the moment,” he said, urging locals to seek shelter.

“Since early morning, the Russian army ruthlessly shelled the center of Kherson,” Kherson Regional Military Administration head, Olexander Prokudin, noted. He also urged locals to stay in shelters.

Medical crews promptly arrived at the scene could only confirm the deaths of two individuals, according to Prokudin. “A 59-year-old man was among the casualties, and he was hospitalized for further medical assistance.”

Андрій Єрмак/Telegram
Photo: Андрій Єрмак/Telegram
Андрій Єрмак/Telegram
Photo: Андрій Єрмак/Telegram

Russian invaders attacked the Central District of Kherson from the temporarily occupied left bank of the Dnipro river on December 3. As a result of the shelling, two people lost their lives, and seven residents of the city suffered injuries.

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