Russia and Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Attacking in Kherson Region

Source: Global Times
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The military administration of Kherson Oblast in Ukraine stated on social media on the 20th that as of 6 AM that day, the Ukrainian-controlled areas of Kherson Oblast had suffered large-scale attacks from Russia in the past 24 hours, resulting in 25 injuries.

The military administration of Kherson Oblast reported that over 30 settlements in the Ukrainian-controlled areas of Kherson Oblast, as well as key infrastructure, civilian facilities, gas stations, and residential areas in the city of Kherson, were attacked by Russian drones and artillery, damaging 46 houses and injuring 25 people.

On the same day, the head of the Kherson region appointed by Russia, Saldo, stated on social media that in the past day, Ukrainian drone attacks had resulted in the deaths of 2 local residents and injuries to 6 others.

He also mentioned that the attacks had caused damage to multiple buildings in the region and that farmland had been burned.

Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Artillery Fire
SALUTE Report
Size
25 injured, 2 dead, 6 injured
Activity
Large-scale attacks by Russian forces and drone strikes by Ukrainian forces
Location
Kherson · Kherson Oblast
Unit
Ukrainian Armed Forces, Russian Army
Time
As of 6 AM on the 20th
Equipment
dronesartillery
Summary

Russian forces conducted large-scale attacks on Ukrainian-controlled areas in Kherson, injuring 25 individuals. Concurrently, Ukrainian drone strikes resulted in 2 local deaths and 6 injuries, damaging multiple buildings and farmland. The incidents occurred within a 24-hour period leading up to 6 AM on the 20th.

Key Facts
  • Ukrainian-controlled areas in Kherson were attacked by Russian forces, injuring 25 people.
  • Russian-appointed officials reported 2 local deaths and 6 injuries from Ukrainian drone strikes.
  • Over 30 settlements and key infrastructure in Kherson were targeted by artillery and drones.