Latest news with #KhersonOblast
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Man killed in Russian drone attack on Kherson Oblast
A 45-year-old man was killed in a Russian drone attack on Mykilske, Kherson Oblast. Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Details: Prokudin reported that Russian forces targeted the village with a drone. Quote: "A 45-year-old man was struck by an enemy drone. He sustained fatal injuries." Background: On 13 June 2025, Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast wounded five civilians. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russian attacks kill at least 3, injure 10 across Ukraine over past day
At least three people were killed and 10 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day, Ukrainian officials said on June 14. According to Ukraine's Air Force, Russia launched 58 attack drones, primarily Shahed-type UAVs, and decoys from multiple directions. Air defenses destroyed 43 of the drones. In Donetsk Oblast, one civilian was killed and two others were injured in Russian shelling of Yablunivka, Governor Vadym Filashkin said. Russian forces attacked settlements in the region 27 times over the past day. In Kherson Oblast, five people were injured as Russia struck 23 settlements with drones, artillery, and airstrikes, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin reported. Residential buildings in Kherson city, Antonivka, and other towns were damaged, including a multi-story apartment block, six houses, a gas station, and some vehicles. In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, at least one person was killed and three others injured in attacks targeting Zaporizhzhia and Polohy districts, Governor Ivan Fedorov said. Russian forces launched 438 strikes on 16 settlements, including 11 airstrikes and 266 drone attacks, mainly using FPV (first-person view) drones. In a morning strike on Zaporizhzhia, more than 10 cars were burned at a parking lot, and at least 15 buildings were damaged. One person was injured. According to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the Russian attack also destroyed a humanitarian aid warehouse in Zaporizhzhia. Over 100 metric tons of humanitarian supplies reportedly burned in the fire. The aid had recently arrived in five trucks and was intended for displaced people and residents of front-line areas. The damage is estimated at around $3 million. Read also: Putin announces creation of separate drone branch in Russian military We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Another five civilians injured in Kherson Oblast
Five people have been injured in Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast on 13 June. Source: Kherson Oblast Military Administration Details: In particular, Russian forces attacked residential areas in several of the oblast's settlements, damaging a high-rise building and six houses. A petrol station, a gas pipeline, a garage and cars were also affected. Meanwhile, the Russians dropped 30 explosives from UAVs and used 10 guided bombs in Sumy Oblast. No fatalities or injuries were reported. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russia kills at least 4, injures 24 across Ukraine over past day
At least four civilians were killed and 24 injured over the past day in Russian attacks across Ukraine, Ukrainian officials said on June 13. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia targeted the country with 55 Shahed-type attack drones and decoy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as well as four Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles launched from Russian territory. Ukraine's air defenses shot down 28 drones, while 15 were intercepted by electronic warfare or disappeared from radars. In Kherson Oblast, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said Russian troops shelled and launched drone and air strikes on dozens of settlements, including Kherson city. The attacks hit residential areas and critical infrastructure, damaging four apartment buildings and 13 houses. One person was killed and seven were wounded. In Kharkiv Oblast, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported that seven civilians were injured, including an 11-year-old child, during Russian attacks on seven settlements. Russian forces used 16 unguided rockets, six guided bombs, and over 20 drones, including Shaheds and first-person view (FPV) units. Civilian infrastructure, including houses and factory buildings in Kupiansk, Izium, and Bohodukhiv districts, sustained significant damage. In Sumy Oblast, two people were injured when a Russian drone struck civilian infrastructure in the Mykolaivka community, regional officials said. Over the past 24 hours, Russia carried out more than 50 attacks on 25 settlements using FPV drones, multiple-launch rocket systems, and guided bombs. In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Governor Ivan Fedorov said one person was killed and three injured in Russian attacks on the region. Russian forces launched nearly 500 strikes across the region, including 283 drone attacks, mainly FPV types, and 10 air strikes. In Donetsk Oblast, Governor Vadym Filashkin said two civilians were killed, while five others were injured across the region. Read also: Ukraine secures return of 5 children from Russia, Russian-occupied territories We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Russian attacks in Kherson Oblast kill 1 civilian and injure 10
Russian forces killed one civilian and injured ten others in attacks across Kherson Oblast on 7–8 June 2025. Source: Kherson Oblast Administration on Telegram Details: In particular, Russian actions on Saturday resulted in one fatality and nine casualties. On 8 June, at approximately 07:30, Russian forces attacked Antonivka with a drone. A 43-year-old man suffered blast injuries and shrapnel wounds to his legs. He is receiving hospital treatment. Kherson Oblast Military Administration reported that Russian forces struck critical and social infrastructure and residential areas, damaging three apartment buildings, nine houses, a gas pipeline and cars. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
