Injury toll in Russian drone attack in Kherson rises to ten

This was reported by the Kherson Regional Prosecutor’s Office on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"Under the procedural guidance of the Kherson District Prosecutor’s Office, a pre-trial investigation has been initiated under Part 2, Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (violation of laws and customs of war)," the statement reads.

According to the investigation, on March 2, 2025, the Russian forces dropped an explosive device from a UAV onto a minibus with passengers in Kherson.

"As a result, one person was killed, and nine others were injured and taken to the hospital. Prosecutors and investigators continue documenting war crimes committed by the Russian military," the Prosecutor’s Office emphasized.

The victim of the attack was identified as a 53-year-old woman.

Among the injured are men aged 19, 56, 64, and 72 years old, women aged 58, 61, and 66 years old.

"Six victims remain under medical supervision, receiving necessary care. One woman refused hospitalization," reported Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Regional Military Administration, on Telegram.

Later, Prokudin stated that two more women sought medical help after being hit by the drone strike: a 69-year-old woman sustained a blast injury and shrapnel wounds to her leg and neck, a 73-year-old woman suffered a blast injury and an arm wound.

Additionally, a 58-year-old man was hospitalized with a blast injury and a shrapnel wound to his leg.

"After the explosion, the driver drove the bus to the medical facility to ensure that the injured passengers received immediate assistance," local law enforcement stated.

Police continue documenting the war crime, gathering evidence for further legal proceedings.

Earlier, it was reported that the Russian invaders attacked a minibus in Kherson with a drone killing one person and injuring six others.

Photo: Kherson Regional Police