Two civilians killed in Russian attacks on Kherson region

Russian forces shelled the village of Mykilske with artillery and dropped explosives on the village of Bilozerka, killing two civilians.

The Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office reported the attacks on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"At around 15:00 on September 15, Russian troops shelled the village of Mykilske in the Kherson region with artillery. A 73-year-old man, who was in his yard at the time of the attack, sustained fatal injuries," the statement said.

The prosecutor's office added that at approximately 15:40 in Bilozerka, Russian forces dropped explosives on a civilian car, killing the man inside.

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The Oleshky District Prosecutor's Office has launched a pre-trial investigation into a war crime resulting in death (Part 2, Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

Prosecutors, together with investigators, continue documenting war crimes committed by Russian forces.