Russian Attacks Damage Infrastructure in Ukrainian-Controlled Kherson Oblast

Russian troops launched assaults on several towns and villages in the Ukrainian-controlled part of Kherson Oblast, causing significant damage to residential areas and critical infrastructure.

According to Oleksandr Prokudin, the head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, the attacks resulted in the death of one person and injuries to five others.

The Russian forces targeted populated areas, damaging a multi-storey building, 14 private houses, an administrative building, a gas station, outbuildings, a garage, private cars, and gas pipelines. The shelling affected various settlements in the region, illustrating the extent and intensity of the ongoing conflict.

Prokudin posted a video on Telegram displaying the effects of Russian shelling of a residential area in the central district of Kherson. The video indicates that the area was hit by Russian shelling the previous night, with a shell landing near a high-rise building, shattering windows in nearby houses and damaging garages and a gas pipeline. Fortunately, no casualties were reported among the residents of Kherson as a result of this specific shelling incident.

Why this matters: The ongoing attacks by Russian forces on Ukrainian-controlled areas in Kherson Oblast highlight the persistent threat to civilian lives and infrastructure, even in regions that have been liberated from Russian occupation. The targeting of residential areas and critical infrastructure emphasizes the necessity for continued international support and solidarity with the Ukrainian people as they defend their sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Over the past day, Russian troops shelled 24 settlements in the Kherson region, illustrating the extent and intensity of the ongoing conflict. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that on April 25, 2024, there were 104 combat engagements, with the enemy launching 13 missile attacks, 56 air strikes, and 105 MLRS attacks on the positions of Ukrainian troops and populated areas. "The enemy carried out air strikes in several regions, and more than 110 settlements came under enemy artillery fire," the report stated.

Key Takeaways

• Russian forces attacked Kherson Oblast, killing 1 and injuring 5 civilians.
• Attacks damaged residential areas, critical infrastructure like gas pipelines.
• Ongoing conflict, with 104 combat engagements, 13 missile attacks, 56 air strikes.
• Over 110 settlements shelled, highlighting the intensity of the conflict.
• Attacks underscore need for continued international support for Ukraine's sovereignty.