Four injured in Russian shelling across Kherson region over past day

Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces shelled more than 40 settlements in the Kherson Oblast using various types of weapons. Four people were injured in the attacks, which also caused destruction and damage to infrastructure.

According to Ukrinform, the head of the regional military administration, Oleksandr Prokudin, reported this on Telegram.

"Over the past day, the enemy carried out drone attacks, airstrikes, and artillery shelling targeting Beryslav, Novoraisk, Inzhenerne, Rakivka, Tomyna Balka, Novodmytrivka, Borozenske, Osokorivka, Havrylivka, Novovoskresenske, Urozhaine, Antonivka, Burhunka, Vesele, Dudchany, Zolota Balka, Kizomys, Komyshany, Lvove, Mylove, Monastyrske, Sadove, Stanislav, Tokarivka, Khreshchenivka, Chornobaivka, Doslidne, Zelenivka, Naddniprianske, Sofiivka, Novovorontsovka, Kachkarivka, Kozatske, Odradokamianka, Poniativka, Rozlyv, Tiahynka, Chervonyi Maiak, Oleksandrivka, Shyroka Balka, and the city of Kherson. As a result of Russian aggression, four people were injured," the official said.

He added that Russian forces targeted critical and social infrastructure, as well as residential areas across the region. In particular, three apartment buildings and 12 private houses were damaged. A utility building, a minibus, a private garage, and a car were also hit.

In addition, on Friday, April 17, four people were evacuated from liberated communities in the region. The regional administration reminded residents that those wishing to relocate to safer areas can contact the regional call center at 0800 101 102 or 0800 330 951.

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