Kherson residents urged to stay indoors amid intense Russian attacks
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On the morning of 17 October 2026 (at around 04:00), Russian aviation dropped eight guided aerial bombs on a residential area in Kherson's Korabelnyi district. Photo: Getty Images
Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration, has reported that Russian troops have been massively attacking Kherson since early morning on 12 November, using tubed and rocket artillery as well as unmanned aerial vehicles.
Source: Oleksandr Prokudin on Telegram
Quote: "Today we are recording a high intensity of Russian strikes on Kherson. Since early morning, the enemy has been attacking the city with tubed and rocket artillery, as well as with drones."
Details: Prokudin also asked local residents to refrain from going outside unless strictly necessary and to remain in a shelter or other safe place.
Background:
- At around 04:40 on the morning of 12 November, Russian forces dropped explosives from a drone in the Korabelnyi district of Kherson. As a result of the attack, a 58-year-old local resident sustained serious injuries and later died in hospital.
- Prokudin previously said that there is currently no need for a full evacuation of Kherson.
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