russian forces shell bus stop in Kherson, killing 6, injuring 12
Hand of one of the Kherson shelling victims can seen from under the cover. Photo by Dmytro Pletenchuk
russian occupation forces shelled the center of Kherson, striking a public transport stop and a residential building, killing at least six people, on Tuesday, February 21.
Oleksandr Prokudin, the head of the Kherson regional military administration, and the MOST local publication reported about the tragedy.
"Kherson is under fire. Probably Grad [MRLS]. There have already been about 20 explosions," said the head of the region.
The MOST publication reported many people at the stop at that time. "As a result of the shelling, several people were killed and wounded," said the outlet.
Public transport in Kherson was shelled by russian forces. Photo: South Operational Command at the Ukrainian armed forces
Later, the press officer of the Kherson commandant's office, Dmytro Pletenchuk, reported that at least six people were killed due to the shelling of a public transport stop in Kherson by the russian occupiers.
The electronics store near the bus stop. The windows were blasted from the strike. Photo: South Operational Command at the Ukrainian armed forces
South Operational Command at the Ukrainian armed forces reported that the russian invaders fired at a local market and a public transport stop.
Just in the middle of the street, in their own homes, and at their workplaces, peaceful residents of Kherson were injured and dying. At this time, about six dead and 12 wounded civilians are reported.
Also, according to local media, rockets hit a residential building in the city's center.
Earlier, the residents of Kherson reported explosions. As it later became known, russian troops struck the city with anti-aircraft systems.
In the last 24 hours, the russians attacked Kherson and the region 58 times. As a result of the shelling, residential buildings were damaged, and two civilians were killed.
