Russian Shelling Kills 2 People In Ukraine's Kherson, Says Regional Governor

Russian troops have since regularly shelled the city of Kherson since it was liberated by Ukraine in November 2022. (file photo)

Russian shelling from across the Dnieper River hit a street in the southern city of Kherson on January 12, killing two civilians, including a woman, regional Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said on Telegram. Russian shells struck a street in the city. "A woman was killed on the spot. A burned body was also found in a car," Prokudin said. Ukrainian forces liberated Kherson and its surroundings in November 2022, forcing Russian invaders to retreat across the Dnieper. Russian troops have since regularly shelled the city, causing numerous deaths among civilians and material damage. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service, click here.