Russians attacking centre of Kherson, 7-year-old wounded
Russian forces have attacked the centre of Kherson, injuring three people, including a 7-year-old child.
Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram
Details: The prosecutor's office says that at about 11:00, the Russian military once again fired on the city of Kherson. One of the projectiles hit the roof of a private dwelling in the city centre. Early reports say three civilians have been injured, including a young child. The data is being confirmed.
Quote: "A 7-year-old girl came under enemy fire while in her apartment. She received injuries to her back, arms and legs. The injured child was hospitalised and is in moderate condition. Now she is being provided with all the necessary medical care."
Background:
- On Wednesday, local authorities asked residents of Kherson to be careful during the holidays on 23-24 August, as there could be a lot of attacks.
- On 23 August, Russian forces shelled Kherson, injuring an 80-year-old woman.
- On the morning of 23 August, Russian troops launched an airstrike on Kherson, which caused a fire in a preschool facility in the Korabel district of Kherson. People were also injured there.
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