Kherson

On the night of August 9, 2024, Ukraine shot down 27 Russian 'Shahed' attack drones. The attack was carried out from the Prymorsko-Akhtarsk area, and the drones were destroyed in seven regions of Ukraine.

The occupiers shelled numerous settlements in the Kherson region, damaging critical infrastructure and residential buildings. As a result of the attacks, 6 people were wounded and 2 enemy drones were shot down.

Russian troops attacked Beryslav and Antonivka in Kherson region. As a result of the shelling, a 71-year-old man was seriously injured in Beryslav, and a 58-year-old man was wounded by a drone in Antonivka.

Russian troops shelled Kherson, injuring a 23-year-old woman. The victim sustained an explosive injury and concussion, and went to the hospital on her own, where she is receiving medical care.

Occupants shelled a residential building in the central district of Kherson. An apartment in a multi-storey building was destroyed and neighboring ones were damaged. Social workers are determining the scope of work to eliminate the consequences.

On the night of August 8, 2024, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully shot down 2 X-59 guided missiles and 4 Shahed strike UAVs in different regions.

Russian troops shelled 17 settlements in Kherson region, injuring 8 people. Critical infrastructure, an educational institution, administrative buildings, a catering facility, and 20 residential buildings were damaged.

On August 8, Kyiv is expected to have comfortable weather without precipitation, up to +26°. Across Ukraine, the temperature will range from +25° to +32°, with partly cloudy skies and light rains possible in most regions.

The Russian military attacked Antonivka, Kherson region, with a drone. A 70-year-old local woman was injured and hospitalized with a mine-blast injury.

In Antonivka, Kherson region, the number of wounded from a Russian drone attack has risen to three. A 46-year-old man sustained explosive and cranial injuries while standing on the street at the time of the attack.

SBU collected evidence against Russian Lieutenant General Vladimir Spiridonov for war crimes in Kherson region. He was involved in mass repressions against civilians and the organization of torture during the occupation of the region.

Watermelon prices in Ukraine have fallen by 30% due to increased supply. The price is 3-8 UAH/kg, which is 60% lower than last year. Experts do not predict a significant improvement in the market.

Russian troops are attacking settlements in the Kherson region with drones on a daily basis. Over the past 24 hours, 11 civilians were injured and one man was killed as a result of explosives dropped from drones.

The Kherson Art Museum has identified a painting by Nadiia Andreeva stolen by the Russian occupiers. This is the 122nd identified work of art out of more than 10,000 illegally exported exhibits.

At night, Russian troops launched 30 Shahed attack drones from Russian territory. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down all drones over 7 regions of Ukraine.

At night, Russian troops shelled a residential neighborhood in Kherson. As a result of a shell hitting a high-rise building, a 74-year-old woman was injured and taken to the hospital in moderate condition.

The occupants shelled the settlements of Kherson region, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure. As a result of the attacks, 1 person died and 15 were injured.

Two people were wounded in the Russian shelling of Kherson - a 61-year-old woman and a 64-year-old man. The woman was hospitalized with severe injuries, the man sustained minor injuries and refused hospitalization.

In Stanislav, Kherson region, Russian soldiers attacked two women on the street with a drone. A 68-year-old woman was hospitalized with severe injuries, while a 56-year-old woman was treated on the spot.

In the suburbs of Kherson, 6 people were injured in a Russian drone attack. Another man with a shrapnel wound to his shin was hospitalized.

In the suburbs of Kherson, a Russian drone dropped explosives on people in the street. Five people aged 37 to 68 were injured, suffering blast injuries and shrapnel wounds. The victims were taken to hospitals.

UNESCO will support archaeological research in the areas affected by the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP. The organization will help with monitoring, coordination, and training on recording crimes related to cultural property.

Russian troops attacked Kherson with a drone, injuring two women aged 70 and 83. The prosecutor's office opened an investigation into the violation of the laws and customs of war.

In the suburbs of Kherson, the occupiers dropped explosives from a drone, injuring several people. According to the head of the Kherson MVA, one of the victims is in serious condition.

The Cabinet of Ministers has added funding for the construction of shelters, energy programs and dental prosthetics for defenders to the priority expenditures. This will allow us to receive funds faster and finance the necessary works and services without delay.

The Cabinet of Ministers is launching a pilot project for residents of 4 regions who will receive gas in cylinders as humanitarian aid. Local authorities will collect applications from citizens and pass them on to gas distribution networks.

The Ministry of Energy reports a stable situation in Ukraine's energy system. Due to the hostilities and technical disruptions, 482 settlements remain without power supply, and power companies have restored power to 14,728 consumers.

Russian troops shelled settlements in the Kherson region, damaging critical infrastructure and residential buildings. As a result of the attacks, 1 person was killed and 5 were injured.

Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 4 out of 6 missiles and 15 out of 16 drones launched by Russia at night. The attacks targeted Kyiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Khmelnytskyi regions.

As a result of the Russian shelling of Tomina Balka in the Kherson region, two men aged 57 and 68 were injured. The victims received explosive injuries and shrapnel wounds, they were hospitalized in the hospital.