One killed and two injured in Russian drone attack on car in Kherson Oblast

A 63-year-old man has been killed after Russian forces dropped an explosive device from a drone onto a car near the village of Tarasa Shevchenka in Kherson Oblast on 8 January.

Source: Kherson Oblast Prosecutor's Office

Quote: "Russian troops dropped an explosive device from an unmanned aerial vehicle onto a car near the village of Tarasa Shevchenka at approximately 11:30 on 8 January 2026. The attack has killed a 63-year-old man."

Details: Two other people who were in the vehicle have also been injured.

Prosecutors and investigators continue to document war crimes committed by the Russian armed forces.

Background:

• Three people were killed and seven injured in Russian attacks on Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts on 7 January.
• Four people were injured in yet another Russian attack on the city of Kherson on 8 January.

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