Elderly woman injured by explosive device in Kherson region

Elderly woman injured by explosive device in Kherson region

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In the village of Antonivka, Kherson region, an elderly woman triggered an explosive device and was taken to the hospital.

The Kherson Regional Military Administration reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"In Antonivka, an elderly woman stepped on a Russian explosive device, causing it to go off," the statement read.

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It is noted that the woman sustained blast and shrapnel injuries to her leg.

The victim was taken to the hospital in moderate condition.

As Ukrinform reported earlier, on the morning of October 25, a 59-year-old man in Kherson was injured by an explosive dropped from a Russian drone.

Illustrative photo: Ministry of Health of Ukraine

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