Attack on civilian transport in Kherson: Injury toll climbs to five, one dead
The number of casualties from the Russian attack on civilian transport in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson has increased—another man was taken to the hospital, and an ambulance was damaged.
According to Ukrinform, the Kherson Regional Military Administration reported this on Telegram.
“Another victim was taken to the hospital after a Russian drone struck a car in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson,” the statement reads.
It is noted that the 54-year-old man was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome and blast trauma. Currently, medical personnel are examining him and providing treatment.
Meanwhile, the Kherson Regional Prosecutor’s Office reported that on May 3, 2026, at approximately 5:50 a.m., Russian forces in Kherson attacked a civilian car carrying employees of a local company using a UAV.
A 60-year-old man died at the scene from his injuries, and five other people sustained injuries of varying severity.
Shortly thereafter, a second attack occurred—an ambulance was damaged. The medical personnel were not injured.
A pre-trial investigation has been launched into the commission of war crimes (Parts 1 and 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
As reported, early in the morning of May 3 in Kherson, Russian troops attacked civilian vehicles in the Dniprovskyi district; one man was killed, and four others were wounded.