Missile event in Kherson Oblast, Kherson area, Ukraine on Sat 16th May 2026

16th May 2026

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GeoConfirmed conflictmap UKR. Claimed to be the destruction of a Ukrainian Air Defence System by an LMUR. 46.605043, 32.558883 JH45+2H6 Kherson, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine GeoLocated by @jimmhelloman555 Reported involved units: Russian Airborne Forces (VDV) ▸ Russian Armed

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Kherson Oblast ( Kherson area )

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