Russians attack village in Kherson Oblast, killing elderly woman and injuring her daughter

Russian forces bombarded the village of Zymivnyk in Kherson Oblast on 25 September, killing an 80-year-old woman and leaving her 48-year-old daughter in hospital.

Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration; Kherson Oblast Prosecutor's Office

Quote from Kherson Oblast Prosecutor’s Office: "According to the investigation, the occupiers shelled the village of Zymivnyk using artillery at about 13:00 on 25 September 2024."

Details: An 80-year-old woman was reportedly killed in the Russian attack. Her 48-year-old daughter was taken to hospital with a blast trauma, concussion and facial and forearm injuries. She is currently under medical supervision.

Law enforcement officers are documenting the aftermath of this war crime by Russia, and a pre-trial investigation has been launched into the violation of the laws and customs of war.

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