Russians drop aerial bomb on residential block in Nova Kakhovka, Kherson region
Photo: Occupants dropped an aerial bomb on Nova Kakhovka (t.me/novaya_kahovka_news)
The Russian army dropped an aerial bomb on the temporarily occupied town of Nova Kakhovka in the Kherson region on the morning of September 15th, reports Natalia Humeniuk, the Head of the United Coordinating Press Center of Security and Defense Forces of the South of Ukraine, during a briefing.
According to her, the occupiers intended to launch guided aerial bomb attacks on Beryslav on the right bank of the Kherson region but accidentally dropped a bomb on Nova Kakhovka.
"In an attempt to deliver another aviation strike with guided aerial bombs on the Beryslav area, Russian occupiers dropped one of the guided aerial bombs on Nova Kakhovka in a residential area, causing damage to several apartment buildings. There are casualties among the local population, according to preliminary information," she said.
The Head added that the occupiers want to blame the Defense Forces of Ukraine for the shelling.
Photo: Occupants dropped an aerial bomb on Nova Kakhovka (t.me/novaya_kahovka_news)
Mayor of Nova Kakhovka, Volodymyr Kovalenko, commented to "Suspilne" TV that local residents witnessed an aircraft dropping an aerial bomb on a residential block. He mentioned that there are serious damages in the city.
"At the moment, the area where the bombings occurred is surrounded by Russian occupiers. They are going through apartments and assessing the consequences," he said.
Online reports indicate that the damaged buildings are in the Sokil district. The occupiers have reported casualties and injuries.
Shelling of the Kherson region
Ukrainian forces liberated Kherson and the right-bank part of the Kherson region last autumn. Occupiers continuously shell the de-occupied settlements.
Recently, the Russians shelled the town of Soniachne, with enemy shells hitting private houses. A 48-year-old man was killed in the attack.
Also, on the night of September 14th, the occupiers struck the Bilozerka community. Shells hit a private house, resulting in the death of a 6-year-old boy, injuries to his 13-year-old brother, and three other adults.
