Drone Strike Hits Children’s Hospital in Kherson: Bomb Squad Neutralizes Russian UAV.

Children’s Hospital Targeted in Kherson Attack

According to TSN.ua: On March 27, Russian forces struck a children’s hospital in Kherson using a Molniya attack drone. Police bomb disposal experts quickly neutralized the unmanned aerial vehicle, removing the hazardous device for later destruction. This incident is part of broader shelling across the Kherson region, which has seen repeated attacks on civilian infrastructure.

Casualties and Damage from Shelling

The regional bombardment resulted in the death of a 66-year-old woman and left a 51-year-old man with a leg injury after he stepped on a mine in Beryslav. Enemy fire hit numerous populated areas, including:

• Kherson
• Sadove
• Prydniprovske
• Novodmytrivka
• Sofiivka
• Antonivka
• Darivka
• Zymivnyk
• Dniprovske
• Molodizhne
• Bilozerka
• Yantarne
• Veletenske
• Rozlyv
• Tomyna Balka
• Stanislav
• Oleksandrivka
• Shyroka Balka
• Naddniprianske
• Kizomys
• Beryslav
• Novovorontsovka
• Novoraisk
• Osokorivka
• Liubymivka
• Rakivka
• Khreshchenivka
• Nadiivka
• Kozatske
• Vesele

Beyond the human toll, the shelling damaged two apartment buildings and ten private houses, as well as a critical infrastructure facility, an administrative building, and a vehicle. These events underscore the ongoing violence in a region suffering extensive destruction and loss.

The situation in Kherson Oblast remains tense, with regular shelling causing casualties and significant material damage. Attacks on civilian sites like children’s hospitals highlight the severity of the humanitarian crisis facing local residents. It is crucial for the international community to continue monitoring the situation in Ukraine and take action to ensure the safety of civilians.