Mar 11 β€’ 11:52 UTC πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine Ukrainska Pravda

Four injured as Russian drone drops explosives on bus in Kherson

Four people were injured when a Russian drone dropped explosives on a bus in Kherson.

On March 11, a bus in Kherson was targeted by a Russian drone strike, resulting in injuries to four passengers at approximately 12:40 PM. This attack, carried out by Russian forces, has been described as a war crime under Ukrainian law, prompting law enforcement to launch a pre-trial investigation. The injured individuals were reported to be receiving medical treatment for injuries of varying severity after the explosive drop.

This incident is part of an ongoing pattern of violence in Kherson, where civilians have been endangered due to military operations. On March 9, just two days before this drone attack, a 91-year-old woman succumbed to injuries received during a separate Russian strike in the Dniprovskyi district. These recurring attacks highlight the dire humanitarian situation in Kherson and raise significant concerns over the safety of civilians in conflict zones.

Authorities in Ukraine are intensifying efforts to document and prosecute war crimes committed by Russian forces, with the Kherson District Prosecutor's Office actively collecting evidence related to these atrocities. As the conflict continues to escalate, the international community remains watchful of such incidents, which underscore the urgent need for accountability and support for affected areas.

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