Russian forces attacked the central part of Kherson city on the morning of 23 August 2023.
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Russian invaders attacked the central part of the city of Kherson on the morning of 23 August. The city centre is under fire, be careful! Don't stay near the windows.
Russian shelling of a residential district in Kherson on Aug. 23 injured a woman around the age of 80
Russian forces carried out the attack at around 1:15 p.m. local time, most likely using artillery
Russian military aircraft conducted a pre-dawn coordinated strike against non-military targets, dropping two guided aerial bombs that hit a kindergarten and surrounding residential structures in the city of Kherson.
Six people were injured in the attack which took place on Ukraine's National Flag Day.
Three Russian S-300 launchers were destroyed and damaged in the Kherson region on 2023-08-23.
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