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Zelensky announced Ukrainian special forces struck a Russian FSB headquarters in the occupied Kherson region and destroyed a Pantsir-S1 air defense system, with around 100 Russian casualties. The operation targeted Henicheska Hirka near the Sea of Azov and was part of broader security actions in northern regions near Russia and Belarus, carried out by the SSU Center for Special Operations “A.”
A UN humanitarian convoy in Kherson was struck by two Russian FPV drones on May 14; the UN says it cannot identify who carried out the attack, while Russian channels circulated footage of the strike on UN-marked vehicles. UN officials noted that both Russian and Ukrainian authorities had been informed in advance of the mission, and this was the second such incident in a week, underscoring a pattern of drone strikes against civilians and aid convoys in Kherson that Ukrainian officials describe as a 'human safari.'
A Ukrainian drone attack on the occupied town of Khorly in Kherson region resulted in at least 28 deaths, including a child, and numerous injuries, with Kyiv denying targeting civilians and claiming the strike hit a military gathering. Russia has launched a criminal investigation, labeling it an act of terrorism.
Russian authorities reported 27 deaths from a Ukrainian drone strike in Kherson, which Kyiv denied attacking civilians. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy appointed Kyrylo Budanov as his new chief of staff to focus on security and diplomacy amid ongoing conflict, while Russia conducted extensive drone attacks across Ukraine, causing damage and casualties.
Russia has accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack on a hotel and cafe in the occupied Kherson region, resulting in at least 27 deaths and over 30 injuries, with Ukraine denying targeting civilians and claiming the strike hit a military gathering. The incident has heightened tensions amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war.
A Ukrainian drone strike in Russian-occupied Kherson killed 24 people and wounded at least 50 during New Year celebrations, amid escalating tensions and ongoing peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Russia claims the attack targeted a resort town and involved incendiary devices, while Ukraine denies attacking Putin’s residence. Diplomatic efforts continue, with Ukraine asserting that a peace deal is nearly complete, though key issues remain unresolved.
Three years after Russian occupation, Kherson remains under threat with ongoing shelling and drone attacks, yet residents demonstrate resilience through underground activities and protective measures, highlighting their hope and determination to survive amidst ongoing conflict.
Angelina Jolie visited war-torn Ukraine and described the constant threat of drones flying overhead, highlighting the dangers faced by civilians and calling for international action to end conflicts and protect vulnerable populations.
Angelina Jolie visited Kherson, Ukraine, a city under constant Russian attack, to show support and raise awareness about the residents' suffering, potentially aiding relief efforts and boosting local morale amid ongoing conflict.
Russia claims advances in the city of Pokrovsk amid ongoing battles, while Angelina Jolie visits Kherson to support civilians affected by the conflict; Ukraine responds with drone strikes on Russian targets, and international efforts focus on energy supplies and foreign fighters in the region.
Russian forces struck a UN humanitarian convoy in Ukraine's Kherson region, destroying several vehicles and thwarting aid efforts, amidst ongoing attacks on humanitarian missions across Ukraine.
A Ukrainian teenager, Evhen Ihnatov, recounts the brutal impact of Russian occupation in Kherson, including the death of his mother, the abduction of his brother, and widespread mistreatment and propaganda against Ukrainians, highlighting the human toll and atrocities committed during the conflict.
The humanitarian crisis in Kherson, Ukraine, worsens as Russian drone attacks and infrastructure damage threaten the city's remaining residents, with evacuation efforts hampered by ongoing strikes on key bridges and the increasing reach of drone warfare, creating a dire situation for the population.
Ukraine claims to have conducted drone strikes on Russian military targets, including a drone storage airbase and a military plant, while Russian shelling in Kherson results in casualties. The ongoing conflict sees Ukraine actively targeting Russian military infrastructure, with recent successful strikes and significant casualties reported on both sides.
The UN has concluded that Russia committed war crimes against civilians in Ukraine's Kherson region, highlighting ongoing violations amidst the conflict.