Russians shell Kherson region throughout day, injuring eight people

Russians shell Kherson region throughout day, injuring eight people

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Eight people were injured in Kherson region on June 18 as a result of enemy shelling throughout the day.

According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office.

“Under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from Kherson Region, a pre-trial investigation has been launched into the commission of war crimes,” the statement said.

According to the investigation, on June 18, 2025, Russian forces attacked settlements in Kherson region using artillery and various types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

As of 18:00, eight people were reported injured.

In particular, two men were injured in Komyshany and Romashkove due to artillery strikes.

Six other people were injured in drone attacks in Beryslav, Kherson, Antonivka, and Bilozerka. Among the injured were three employees of the fire and rescue service.

Read also: Two killed, 27 injured in Russian attacks on Kherson region

In addition, private and multi-story residential buildings, other civilian infrastructure, and vehicles were damaged.

As Ukrinform previously reported, Russian forces used UAVs to attack a fire station in Bilozerka, injuring three rescuers.

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