Child and her father injured in Russian attack near Kherson

Ivan Diakonov — 20 July, 07:30
Child and her father injured in Russian attack near Kherson
An ambulance. Stock photo: Getty Images

Russian forces have attacked the village of Zymivnyk near Kherson. A 17-year-old girl and her 51-year-old father have been injured in the attack. They were taken to hospital.

Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration 

Quote: "As a result of the enemy attack, a 17-year-old girl sustained a blast injury, a brain injury, a concussion and a shrapnel wound to her leg.

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A 51-year-old man suffered a blast injury, a thermal burn to the chest and smoke inhalation."

Details: Prokudin stated that the girl and her father are currently in hospital and they are receiving necessary medical assistance.

Background:

  • On 19 July, a civilian was killed in a mine explosion in the town of Beryslav, Kherson Oblast.
  • On the evening of 18 July, three volunteers were injured when they drove over a Russian landmine in the village of Veletenske in Kherson Oblast.

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