Five wounded in Kherson region shelling on June 22, including local administration official.

Attacks on Kherson region: June 22, 2023

According to UATV: On June 22, 2023, Russian forces launched artillery and drone strikes against the Kherson region, leaving five people injured. Among the wounded is an official from the regional state administration. As of 5:30 PM that day, four casualties were reported in the city of Kherson, and one in the village of Molodetske.

The attacks caused damage to multiple structures, including:

• private homes and apartment buildings;
• an administrative building;
• a cultural facility;
• a preschool;
• a warehouse;
• a truck;
• a passenger car.

These events have sparked public outrage. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented:

“Russia began not with honoring memory or signals to end the war, but with new unjustified killings.” — Volodymyr Zelenskyy

His statement underscores the gravity of the situation and its toll on local residents enduring ongoing violence. The shelling continues to threaten civilian safety, and the aftermath demands urgent action from the relevant authorities.

Psychological toll of the conflict

The situation in the Kherson region remains tense, as the bombardments inflict not only physical harm but also psychological trauma on the local population. These attacks highlight the prolonged nature of the armed conflict in the area and underscore the need for an international response to the ongoing aggression. Authorities must step up efforts to ensure the safety and protection of civilians.