On February 24, Russian forces executed a series of aggressive attacks in Kherson, leading to the tragic death of a local utility worker on his 62nd birthday. During this incident, a drone strike targeted a utility facility in Kherson's Dniprovskyi district, seriously injuring the worker while he was fulfilling his duties. The attack not only highlights the dangers faced by those in essential services but also exemplifies the indiscriminate nature of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Following the initial strike, Russian forces continued their assault, targeting residential areas by firing projectiles into the Korabelnyi district of Kherson. The attacks resulted in injuries for a local resident, who suffered a concussion and blast injuries from the explosion that hit an apartment building. These assaults on civilian infrastructure underline the persistent threat to the safety and wellbeing of the local population caught in the conflict.

In a further escalation of violence, around mid-morning, an evacuation vehicle operated by a charitable organization was attacked in the village of Sofiivka using an FPV drone. This assault on a humanitarian vehicle not only risks the lives of the evacuees but also raises concerns regarding the safety of aid operations in conflict zones. Such incidents illustrate the alarming trend of targeting both essential services and humanitarian efforts amid the prolonged hostilities in Ukraine.