Kherson: Russians shell Red Cross premises and children's centre, 7 wounded

On Sunday, the Russians attacked the premises of the Ukrainian Red Cross and a rehabilitation centre for children with disabilities, as well as a critical infrastructure facility in the city of Kherson.

Source: Yaroslav Yanushevych, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration; Kyrylo Tymoshenko, Deputy Head of the Office of the President, on Telegram

Quote from Yanushevych: "The Russians attacked the premises of the Red Cross. The impact of the shells caused a fire to break out. Firefighters are now working to put it out.

The enemy also attacked a rehabilitation centre for children with disabilities. Windows and doors were broken and a wall was damaged.

Russian shells landed near student accommodation. The Ruscists also shelled private houses and apartment buildings.

A critical infrastructure facility was also attacked. The building and the surrounding area were severely affected.

At the moment, seven people are known to have been injured in the Russian attack on Kherson, and one of them is in a serious condition. All the casualties have been hospitalised in medical institutions, where doctors are providing them with the treatment they need."

Details: Kyrylo Tymoshenko recalled that during the December attack on the Red Cross building in Kherson, Victoria Yaryshko, a volunteer and member of the Red Cross Rapid Response Team, was killed.

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