Russian invaders attack Kherson region 74 times, three civilians killed

Russian invaders attack Kherson region 74 times, three civilians killed

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Over the past day, Russian troops have opened fire on the Kherson region with heavy artillery and the Grad multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) 74 times. Three civilians were killed, including two children.

The relevant statement was made by Kherson Regional Military Administration Head Oleksandr Prokudin on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“Yesterday, the enemy opened fire 74 times, having fired 346 heavy artillery and Grad MLRS projectiles. […] Casualties among civilians were reported: three people were killed, including two children,” Prokudin wrote.

In his words, the city of Kherson came under enemy fire four times. Twenty-three Russian projectiles hit residential areas, detached houses and apartment blocks.

According to Prokudin, a total of 51 civilians have been evacuated from the Kherson region’s de-occupied areas over the past day.

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