Russians attack Kherson with drones: 12 people injured
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- Darina Melnychuk
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13:35, 17 June, 2025
Russians attacked Kherson on 17 June. Photo: Getty ImagesOn Tuesday, 17 June, Russians attacked the Dnipro district of Kherson with drones. As a result of the attack, 12 people were injured.
This was reported by the head of the Kherson regional military administration, Oleksandr Prokudin.
«The Russians have changed their tactics of using UAVs — they have been massively attacking the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson since the morning. In just one hour, at least eleven people were injured in drone attacks. All of them are receiving the necessary medical care», wrote Oleksandr Prokudin.
Later, the RMA clarified that the number of victims had increased to 12.
In particular, a 36-year-old man suffered blast trauma, shrapnel wounds to the head and chest. A 51-year-old woman sustained blast trauma, contusion and shrapnel wounds to her face.
In addition, a 60-year-old man and a 67-year-old woman sustained blast injuries and shrapnel wounds, both of them were hospitalised.
«We are taking all measures necessary to counter enemy UAVs and are adapting to the enemy's new tactics. It takes time», said Prokudin.
As a reminder, over the past 24 hours, Russian troops shelled residential areas and infrastructure in Kherson region. Four people were injured.
