Enemy shells Kherson city center, child among injured

Enemy shells Kherson city center, child among injured

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Russian invaders shelled the center of Kherson, a child is among the injured.

As Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office reported, at around 11:00 a.m., Russian troops shelled Kherson once again.

"One of the shells hit the roof of a private house in the center of the city. We know about three civilian casualties, including a young child. The data is being clarified," the statement said.

A pre-trial investigation in criminal proceedings on the fact of violation of the laws and customs of war (Part 1 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine) has been initiated.

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Earlier, the head of the Regional Military Administration, Oleksandr Prokudin, reported the shelling on Telegram: "The enemy is shelling the center of Kherson! Everyone to the shelter!".

As reported, residents of the Kherson region were asked not to go out unless necessary on August 23-24. The RMA warns that intensified shelling by Russian troops is possible during the holidays.

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