Tragedy Strikes in Henichesk: Child Killed in Drone Attack

A Ukrainian drone attack on an apartment building in the Russian-controlled area of the Kherson region in southern Ukraine resulted in the death of a child and injured 11 others. The incident was confirmed by Vladimir Saldo, the Russia-appointed governor of the occupied Kherson region.


Devdiscourse News Desk | May 31 (Reuters) - ​A ​Russia-Appointed ‌Official Said ​A Ukrainian Drone ‌Struck An Apartment Building In A Russian-Held Part ‌Of Southern Kherson ‌Region | Updated: 01-06-2026 01:33 IST | Created: 01-06-2026 01:33 IST
Tragedy Strikes in Henichesk: Child Killed in Drone Attack
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A tragic incident has unfolded in Henichesk, a city within the Russian-held region of Kherson, where a Ukrainian drone strike has resulted in the heartbreaking loss of a child's life.

The attack, which occurred amid the ongoing conflict in the region, also left 11 people injured, highlighting the devastating impacts of this protracted turmoil.

Vladimir Saldo, the Russia-appointed governor overseeing these parts of Kherson, communicated the tragic news via Telegram, detailing the strike's devastating effects on the local population.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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