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Russian forces are preparing for defensive operations on the left (east) bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson Oblast.

Kherson, Kherson Oblast
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Institute for the Study of War Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Independent Kyiv Post Censor.NET

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Russian forces preparing for defensive operations on left bank of Dnipro

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Russian invaders shelled Kherson on New Year's Eve, killing one person and injuring another.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

The buildings of the regional children's hospital in Kherson were damaged during the attack.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Russian military shelled Kherson Oblast settlements and the city of Kherson to force civilians to flee.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

On December 30, liberated parts of Kherson Oblast were shelled over 60 times, injuring two civilians.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

A young doctor in Kherson died in an air strike launched by Russia on his first day on the job.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Russian occupiers conducted approximately 7 flights and shelling on Kherson resulting in damage to the regional children's hospital and over 700 broken windows.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:15:38.994Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-january-2-2023