On October 1, 2024, Russian forces shelled a market in central Kherson, resulting in the deaths of six civilians and leaving several others wounded.
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The attack occurred around 9 AM, as reported by Oleksandr Prokudin, head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, via Telegram. The shelling targeted market stalls where residents were carrying out their morning shopping.
According to the Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office, the attack was likely carried out using barrel artillery. Law enforcement has opened a pre-trial investigation into violations of the laws and customs of war. Investigators and rescue workers are on the scene.
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The injured have been taken to hospitals, with five civilians currently receiving treatment. One critically wounded person has been stabilized by doctors.
This act of aggression has drawn strong condemnation from both Ukrainian officials and the international community, calling for accountability for the war crimes committed.