On the morning of October 14th, Russian forces launched an attack on a UN humanitarian mission in the Bilozerka community of the Kherson region. The attack, carried out with drones and artillery, targeted four clearly marked white trucks delivering aid. According to the head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, one truck was destroyed, another heavily damaged, and two escaped the shelling. Despite the deliberate targeting, no injuries were reported.
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A Russian FPV drone attack on a bus in the Kherson region resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to 19 others. The initial strike occurred around 8:00 a.m. local time, followed by a second drone attack that injured three police officers. The victims sustained blast and shrapnel injuries, with ages ranging from 23 to 83. This attack is part of ongoing Russian targeting of settlements in the Kherson Oblast, which has been heavily impacted since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
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Russia hunting a 13-year-old Ukrainian boy with a drone in Kherson is a horrifying reality, highlighting the brutal nature of this conflict. It’s a stark reminder that this war isn’t just about military strategy and territorial gains; it’s about the deliberate targeting of innocent civilians, including children. The thought of a child being hunted like prey is beyond comprehension, and it underscores the depths of depravity that this war has reached. It’s a tragedy that cuts deep, especially for anyone with children, and it’s hard to imagine the fear and desperation this young boy must be experiencing. It really makes you question the kind of human being who would order such an act, and the soldiers carrying it out.… Continue reading
A UN commission documented a pattern of planned and organized attacks in Kherson, resulting in nearly 150 civilian deaths and hundreds of injuries, with victims targeted during daily activities. The attacks, which show no signs of Russian prevention, primarily affected men, women, and children. Ukraine condemned the attacks as a “shameful tactic of terror,” while Russia, having occupied and then lost control of Kherson, demands Ukrainian withdrawal as a condition for a ceasefire. International journalists and civilian testimonies corroborated evidence of systematic Russian torture during the occupation.
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Following its liberation in November 2022, Kherson, Ukraine, has faced relentless Russian attacks. These attacks include indiscriminate shelling and, since June, daily drone strikes targeting civilians, creating a terrifying environment described as a “safari” by residents. The destruction of the Kakhovka dam further compounded the city’s suffering, flooding low-lying areas. Consequently, Kherson’s population has plummeted to 80,000, a fraction of its pre-war size, as its citizens endure a new wave of hardship.
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Russian commanders in Kherson are refusing orders to launch a suicidal offensive across the Dnieper River, citing plummeting troop morale. This insubordination, reported by the ATESH partisan group, involves sabotage of equipment and even self-harm to avoid the mission. The refusal affects planned assaults on Dnipro delta islands, jeopardizing Russia’s offensive preparations and potentially impacting the war’s duration. Despite increased ammunition stockpiles and preparations, the situation reveals significant challenges to Russia’s manpower and operational capacity.
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On December 21st, Russian forces launched a guided aerial bomb attack on a Kherson oncology center, a heinous act targeting a vital medical facility. Although no casualties were reported due to timely sheltering, the attack destroyed the city’s only radiotherapy linear accelerator. This incident follows a pattern of Russian attacks on Ukrainian medical infrastructure, including previous strikes on children’s and cancer hospitals. Zelensky condemned the attack and reiterated his plea for increased Western air defense systems to protect civilian targets.
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Vladyslav Selezniov, a Ukrainian Armed Forces colonel, predicts a renewed Russian offensive in southern Ukraine, focusing on crossing the Dnipro River near Kherson. This offensive, involving over 120,000 Russian troops and amphibious assets, aims to establish bridgeheads on the right bank, mirroring previous Ukrainian successes. Selezniov anticipates continued reconnaissance efforts and costly assaults, highlighting the Ukrainian military’s ability to effectively counter these attacks. Despite the low probability of Russian success, these actions will pose significant challenges to Ukrainian defenses in the Kherson region.
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