Civilian killed as Russians shell Kozatske in Kherson region

In Kherson region, prosecutors launched proceedings into the violent death of a 39-year-old resident of the village of Kozatske, Kakhovka district, as a result of Russian shelling.

That’s according to the Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office, Ukrinform reports.

"Under the procedural leadership of the Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office, a pre-trial inquiry has been launched into the fact of violation of the laws and customs of war, combined with intentional murder," the statement reads.

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As noted, on April 26, law enforcers confirmed the death of a 39-year-old resident of the village of Kozatske, who sustained injuries not compatible with life as a result of Russian shelling.

As Ukrinform reported earlier, on Thursday, Russian invasion troops shelled 21 settlements across Kherson region, injuring six people.