Russian FPV drone attacked a vehicle on Freedom Square in Kherson, resulting in an explosion. The drone was detected using a "Chuyka" detector and the attack occurred within 30 seconds of detection.
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Russian drone operators deliberately target civilians in Kherson, including any car or person, with military cars, civilian cars, and ambulances all considered valid targets. This practice has been described as "pure sadism" by Ukrainian military officials.
Russian forces shelled Kherson and Molodizhne with artillery, rocket artillery, mortars, and drones on November 20, 2025.
Three civilians were injured in the attacks, including a teenage girl and an elderly man.
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