In Kherson, two people were injured by Russian shelling
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In Kherson, two people were injured by Russian shelling

Oleksandr Prokudin / Kherson OVA
Kherson

A pregnant woman and her child were injured in Russian shelling in Kherson on the morning of April 7. An enemy shell hit their house, and the mother covered her son with her own body.

Points of attention

  • Russian shelling in Kherson resulted in a pregnant woman and her young son getting injured, with the mother bravely shielding her child from the impact.
  • The tragic incident highlights the ongoing violence and impact of the conflict in Ukraine, leading to innocent civilians being caught in the crossfire.
  • Medical workers are providing necessary assistance to stabilize the condition of the victims, emphasizing the importance of prompt and effective medical care in times of crisis.

Russian strike on Kherson: mother and child injured

A pregnant woman and a child were injured in Kherson due to Russian shelling.

This was reported by the head of the Kherson OVA, Oleksandr Prokudin.

As noted, a 31-year-old Kherson woman and her son, who is about two years old, were trapped under rubble after an enemy shell hit their house. The mother covered the child with her own body.

The victims were pulled from the rubble. They are currently in hospital, where they are receiving all the necessary medical care.

The OVA informs that the boy has a blast injury and contusion. The woman, who is in her sixth month of pregnancy, suffered a blast and head injury.

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