Russia's Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova accused Ukraine of using "fascist methods" and systematically torturing people in the Kherson Region, citing evidence of attacks on civilian infrastructure and urging international action.
Four civilians were injured in the Kherson Region over the past 24 hours due to attacks by Ukrainian armed forces, according to Governor Vladimir Saldo. Drone strikes targeted vehicles and residential buildings in several settlements, causing injuries and widespread power outages across 426 settlements.
Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo stated that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is losing support both domestically and in the West, predicting he will become a "lame duck." Saldo also asserted that Zelensky's presidential term has ended, and he maintains power solely through martial law and suppression of dissent.
Ukrainian drones attacked the Askania-Nova Biosphere Reserve in the Kherson Region, causing multiple fires. Park rangers, Emergencies Ministry personnel, and local farmers are battling the blazes, with one fire located near a unique dendrological park.
Anton Milaev, the adopted great-grandson of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, has reportedly been captured by Ukrainian forces while serving in the Russian military. The 45-year-old sapper was allegedly captured in the Kherson region, with some Ukrainian intelligence sources confirming his custody.
Ukraine has successfully attacked an oil refinery in Russia's Tyumen region, over 2,000km from its border, using newly developed long-range drones. President Zelenskyy confirmed the operation, highlighting the drones' capability to travel over 3,000km. Meanwhile, Russia struck Zaporizhzhia, killing five people.
One civilian was killed and five others were injured in Ukrainian army attacks on the Kherson Region over the past 24 hours. Governor Vladimir Saldo reported drone strikes on trucks in several settlements, resulting in casualties.
Russian official Vladimir Saldo reported that the enemy is attempting a mass drone attack on the Kherson region, according to a post on his Telegram channel.
Ukrainian forces reportedly attacked four bridges in the Kherson Region overnight, causing damage. Sevastopol also experienced heavy shelling, with 15 apartment buildings and private houses damaged, along with several cars and a cafe.
Russian paratroopers from the 'Dnepr' group discovered and destroyed a Ukrainian HIMARS MLRS launcher with its crew on the right bank of the Dnipro River in the Kherson region. The strike was carried out using an attack UAV.
Ukraine launched long-range missile and drone attacks deep inside Russia, hitting a military factory in Cheboksary and oil refineries in Samara and Vladimir regions. President Zelenskyy declared a new 'Day of the Unmanned Systems Forces'. Meanwhile, Russia reported arrests in Moscow car bombings and continued attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea ports.
Nine districts in the Kherson region are without electricity following an attack by Ukrainian drones, according to Governor Vladimir Saldo. Emergency services are working to restore power.
Governor Vladimir Saldo reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are attempting a mass drone attack on the Kherson region via his Telegram channel.
Two civilians killed, eight injured in Ukrainian attacks on Kherson Region
Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo told TASS that European countries cannot resolve Ukraine's troop shortages by deporting Ukrainian men back home. Saldo criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's proposal, stating that an army relying on forced recruitment is in deep crisis and cannot be motivated. He added that most men who fled mobilization have no desire to die for President Zelensky and his Western sponsors.
Power supply has been completely shut down due to an emergency in all districts of Ukraine's Kherson Region, with electricity fully cut in 11 districts and partially disrupted in three others. Power engineers and emergency services are working to restore electricity as quickly as possible, while a drone attack threat has been announced in the region.
Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo accused Ukrainian troops of terrorizing civilians as a means to pressure Western sponsors to continue supplying money and weapons. He called such practices cynical and criminal in a statement to TASS from Genichesk.
Deputy Chairman of the regional government Sergey Cherevko said that there were no fatalities or injuries
