Russian strike on Kherson city center: 7 dead

As a result of the russian artillery strike on the center of Kherson, 7 people were killed and three injured, according to the Kherson Oblast Prosecutor's Office.

"According to the investigation, on October 1, 2024, around 9:00 AM, russian forces likely used artillery to strike central Kherson. The attack occurred near a local market and a public transport stop. It is known that seven civilians—three women and four men—were killed in the shelling. Three city residents were also injured and are receiving qualified medical care. The data is being updated", - the Prosecutor's Office stated.

Under the procedural guidance of the Kherson District Prosecutor's Office, a pre-trial investigation has been initiated on charges of violating the laws and customs of war (Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).