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Russian drone attack leaves Kherson village resident in critical condition

Russian drone attack leaves Kherson village resident in critical condition Illustrative photo (Photo: Vitalii Nosach-RBC-Ukraine)

Russian invaders attacked the village of Mykolaivka in the Kherson region with a drone. As a result of the attack, a local resident sustained serious injuries, according to the Kherson Regional State Administration.

"The occupiers dropped an explosive device on a 78-year-old local resident. The man sustained serious injuries," the report states.

As a result of the Russian strike, the man lost part of his arm. He also suffered injuries to his chest, an open fracture, and bleeding.

The victim was transported to the hospital.

"Medical professionals are doing everything they can to save his life," the report adds.

Situation in the Kherson region

Following the liberation of the right bank of the Kherson region by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Russian forces have been daily shelling the region, including the city of Kherson. They use heavy weaponry, aviation, and drones for their attacks.

Recently, the head of the Kherson Regional State Administration, Oleksandr Prokudin, reported that the occupiers had intensified airstrikes on coastal communities in the Kherson region.