Russian strike hits market in Kherson on Christmas, one killed

STANISLAV POHORILOV — 25 December, 14:40
Russian strike hits market in Kherson on Christmas, one killed
A small market building stands badly damaged with its roof torn open and debris scattered across the ground. Photo: Kherson Oblast Military Administration

Russian forces struck a market in the city of Kherson at around midday on 25 December, killing one person.

Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration; State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Quote: "At around midday on Christmas, Russian terrorists launched a large-scale attack on central Kherson. In the middle of the day, the occupiers cynically struck the market where people were preparing for the holiday. As a result of numerous hits, market stalls have been destroyed."

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A firefighter sprays water on smouldering wreckage
A firefighter sprays water on smouldering wreckage
Photo: Ukrainian State Emergency Service in Kherson Oblast

Details: Prokudin said that the attack killed a 47-year-old market worker who was at his workplace.

Emergency services reported that firefighters have put out a blaze despite the threat of repeat strikes.

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