Russians attack church in Kherson Oblast killing priest

Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 13:51

In the afternoon of 13 June, Russian occupiers struck the territory of a church in the village of Bilozerka, Kherson Oblast, killing a 72-year-old priest and injuring a 76-year-old woman.

Source: press service of Kherson Oblast Prosecutor’s Office; Andrii Yermak, the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, on Telegram

Details: According to the investigation, at around 11:40, the Russians shelled a village in the Bilozerka district. The prosecutor's office has reported that a local resident was killed as a result of the occupiers’ targeted attack on the church. Moreover, a woman was wounded and taken to hospital. The number of injured is being clarified. Civilian infrastructure was also damaged.

Andrii Yermak has clarified that the Russian army shelled Bilozerka, hitting the territory of the church. According to him, a 72-year-old priest was killed and a 76-year-old woman was injured.

In addition, according to the Office of the President, four residential buildings, a post office, administrative buildings, the central square, and critical infrastructure facilities were damaged as a result of Russian strikes.

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