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Russian Drones and Shelling Hit Kherson, One Civilian Dead, 12 Wounded

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Russian Drones and Shelling Hit Kherson, One Civilian Dead, 12 Wounded
A view of the Kherson City Administration building destroyed by another Russian guided bomb strike in Kherson, Ukraine on June 5, 2025. Illustrative photo. (Source: Getty Images)

Russian troops carried out a large-scale attack on Kherson and its surrounding areas early on June 17, killing one person and injuring at least 12 others. The strikes targeted both the city and regional settlements using a combination of drones and artillery.

According to Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, on June 17, Russian forces have shifted their drone tactics, launching intensive attacks on the Dnipro district of Kherson since the early morning hours.

“At least 11 people were injured within just one hour,” he reported.

All injured individuals are receiving medical care. Local authorities are working to adapt to the Russian`s evolving tactics.

Additionally, Russian forces shelled the village of Novokairy in the Mylivska community, killing a 61-year-old local resident who sustained fatal injuries while inside his home.

Earlier, A 62-year-old US citizen was killed in his sleep during a Russian drone strike on Kyiv, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

The victim, identified as Grendy Frederick Glenn, died from severe injuries sustained in the attack, including penetrating wounds to the head and chest, as well as an open fracture of the left shoulder.

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