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Russians shell a community in Kherson Oblast, 2 residents injured

Monday, 17 July 2023, 18:18
Russians shell a community in Kherson Oblast, 2 residents injured
SHELL FRAGMENT. PHOTO: PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE

Two people have been injured in a Russian attack on Bilozerka hromada, Kherson Oblast, on Monday afternoon. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.]

Source: Kherson Oblast Prosecutor's Office

Quote: "The investigation shows that Russian troops once again fired at the civilian population of Bilozerka hromada on 17 July, around 17:00. Early reports indicate they used artillery.

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Two local women aged 58 and 25 received shrapnel wounds and were hospitalised.

As a result of the shelling, private homes were damaged."

Details: The Prosecutor's Office started a pre-trial investigation on the fact of violation of the laws and customs of war (Article 438.1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

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