Russians strike hospital in Kherson with drone following end of ceasefire – video
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The hospital, damaged in the Russian attack. Photo: Kherson City Military Administration
Russian forces have struck a hospital building in central Kherson with a drone during the first 24 hours following the end of the ceasefire.
Source: Yaroslav Shanko, Head of Kherson City Military Administration
Details: Shanko said that the strike occurred on the morning of 2 November.
Quote: "Russian terrorist forces attacked central Kherson with a drone around 07:40. The enemy drone hit a medical facility building. As a result of this strike, several rooms were damaged and windows and internal doors were blown out."
Shanko added that early reports indicate that no one was injured. Further details are being confirmed.
Background:
- The ceasefire in the Oleshky area lasted from 03:00 on 27 October until 22:59 on 1 November. This was implemented to facilitate a humanitarian mission in the town.
- On the evening of 1 November, Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner Lubinets announced the end of the ceasefire. He said that both sides had fulfilled their obligations throughout this period.
- British television news channel Sky News later showed video footage of the Russians using the ceasefire to bring heavy armour and ammunition into the town of Oleshky, fortify their positions there and conduct a rotation of their armed forces.
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