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Russians shell village near Kherson: Casualties, including police officer reported

Russians shell village near Kherson: Casualties, including police officer reported Illustrative photo (Photo: Getty Images)
Author: Daria Shekina

Russian troops today, September 12, shelled a village near Kherson. As a result of the enemy's attack, two people were injured, including a police officer, according to Roman Mrochko, the head of the Kherson Regional State Administration.

"Around 18:00, the Russian army shelled the village of Sadove in the Kherson city territorial community," the statement reads.

Russians shell village near Kherson: Casualties, including police officer reportedPhoto: Sadove (google.com/maps)

According to Mr. Mrochka, there is information about two wounded individuals, one of whom is a police officer who was on duty.

"Medical assistance has been provided to the men," the city's head added.

New information about the shelling in the Kherson region

The Kherson Regional State Administration provided details about the shelling of the village of Sadove. It is reported that a 56-year-old local resident sustained injuries to his shoulder and leg. Medical assistance was provided to the man, and further treatment will be conducted on an outpatient basis.

"Another injured individual is a 20-year-old police officer. He was hospitalized with injuries to his forearm and a concussion," it added.

Additionally, the enemy shelled Poniativka in the Darivka community. They struck a private house, damaging windows and fences. A 38-year-old man, who was in a neighboring house, was affected. He declined medical assistance.

Situation in the Kherson region

Kherson and the right-bank part of the Kherson region were liberated by Ukrainian forces in the autumn of last year. Occupiers constantly shell the de-occupied settlements.

In particular, earlier, the Russians shelled the town of Sontsivne, with enemy shells hitting private homes. As a result of the attack, a 48-year-old man was killed.

Yesterday, occupiers shelled a medical clinic in the Kherson region. Two people were injured as a result of the enemy attack, including a paramedic.