Russian troops continue to terrorize civilians in southern Ukraine. On October 19, the occupiers attacked Kherson Oblast with artillery and drones – a 71-year-old man was killed, and four more people were injured. This was reported by the Kherson Oblast Prosecutor's Office, writes UNN.
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The Kherson Oblast Prosecutor's Office reported new crimes committed by the Russian army against the civilian population. Under the procedural guidance of the department, a pre-trial investigation has been launched into violations of the laws and customs of war (Part 1, 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
According to preliminary investigation data, Russian occupiers shelled settlements in the region throughout the day, using artillery and attack drones.
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Beryslav and Kherson districts were most affected. In the village of Kozatske, a 71-year-old man was killed as a result of a drone attack. In Tomyna Balka, a woman was wounded by shelling from multiple rocket launchers. Two more people were injured in Beryslav – the enemy dropped an explosive shell from a drone.
In addition, in Antonivka, around 5:30 PM, a local resident stepped on a petal mine. The man was hospitalized, and medics are providing him with assistance.
Law enforcement officers are collecting evidence of Russia's latest war crimes to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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