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Russia-appointed official says child killed, 11 injured in drone attack in Russian-held Kherson region

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Posted on May 31, 2026

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· Last updated: May 31, 2026

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Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills Child, Injures 11 in Russian-Held Kherson Region

Details of the Drone Strike Incident

Location and Impact of the Attack

May 31 (Reuters) - A Russia-appointed official said a Ukrainian drone struck an apartment building in a Russian-held part of southern Kherson region, killing a child and injuring 11 people.

Official Statement on the Incident

Vladimir Saldo, Russia-appointed governor of Russian-held parts of Kherson region, wrote on Telegram the strike occurred in the city of Henichesk, on the shore of the Sea of Azov.

Reporting and Editorial Information

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Chris Reese)

Key Takeaways

  • The strike occurred in Henichesk on the Sea of Azov, per Vladimir Saldo, Russia-appointed governor of occupied Kherson, via Telegram. (washingtonpost.com)
  • This follows earlier reports of Ukrainian drone strikes on energy and civilian infrastructure across multiple Russian-held regions including Saratov, Kirov, Voronezh and Belgorod. (marketscreener.com)
  • Kherson—particularly towns like Henichesk—has repeatedly been targeted, including a previous FSB site strike and past deadly drone attacks on civilians. (elpais.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the Kherson region?
A Ukrainian drone struck an apartment building in the Russian-held part of Kherson region, killing a child and injuring 11 people.
Where did the drone attack occur?
The drone attack occurred in the city of Henichesk, on the shore of the Sea of Azov.
Who reported the incident in Kherson?
Vladimir Saldo, the Russia-appointed governor of Russian-held parts of Kherson region, reported the incident.
How many casualties were reported in the drone strike?
One child was killed and 11 people were injured in the drone strike.

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