Russian occupying forces shelled the city of Kherson with multiple-launch rocket systems, including Grad MLRS, targeting residential areas, critical infrastructure, a kindergarten, a hospital, private garages and cars. At least 6 people were killed and 12 wounded, with another report indicating 5 killed and 16 hospitalized.
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Russian occupying forces shelled Kherson with Grad MLRS, killing at least 6 and injuring 12
Kherson City Council reported 5 killed and 16 hospitalized as of 15:00
Russia launched 30 attacks on Kherson's civilian infrastructure using multiple launch rocket systems.
At least six people were killed and 12 injured in the Russian shelling of civilian areas of Kherson on Feb. 21.
Russian forces shelled Kherson on Tuesday, Feb.21, with Grad missile systems causing about 20 explosions
Enemy artillery fire affected areas of more than 35 settlements in the Kherson direction.
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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:21:00.264Z
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