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Governor: Russian strikes against Kherson Oblast injure 5

by Martin Fornusek August 16, 2023 3:00 PM 1 min read
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Russian strikes against Kherson and two other settlements in Kherson Oblast on Aug. 16 injured five residents, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin reported.

The attacks targeted a school and a hospital in the city center. The victims include a 55-year-old patient who was recovering from a stroke, the governor added.

Russian forces further targeted the village of Zelenivka, injuring a 45-year-old man, and Khreshchenivka, wounding a 60-year-old man, Prokudin said.

During the past day and overnight, Russian attacks against Kherson Oblast left six civilians injured, according to the governor.

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