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Russia shells kindergarten in Kherson, 1 civilian injured

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Russian artillery shelled a kindergarten in Kherson, injuring a 75-year-old locksmith, the Kherson Oblast Military Administration reported on Aug. 9.

"A 75-year-old locksmith suffered light injuries as a result of a (Russian) shelling," the administration wrote on Telegram at around 12:45 p.m., adding that the injured victim is receiving medical attention.

At around 1:30 p.m., Russian strikes damaged an energy facility in Kherson Oblast, leaving six settlements in the Bilozerka community without electricity.

On Aug. 8, Russian forces launched 66 strikes against Kherson Oblast, injuring two people, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin reported.

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Martin Fornusek is a reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, with a focus on analyzing developments related to Ukraine and Russia. His career in journalism began in 2021 after graduating from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, earning a Master's degree in Conflict and Democracy Studies. Martin has been invited to speak on Times Radio, France 24, Czech Television, and Radio Free Europe. He speaks English, Czech, and Ukrainian.

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