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Projectile event in Kherson area, Ukraine on Mon 20th July 2026

20th July 2026

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Seven people were injured in a Russian strike on a medical facility in Kherson on the afternoon of July 20.

Source: Kherson OVA in Telegram

The administration literally said: "At around 11:40, Russian invaders shelled a healthcare facility in Kherson. As a result of the attack, the medical facility was damaged, and three hospital employees were injured."

Details: In particular, a 49-year-old doctor and 52-year-old and 71-year-old locksmiths suffered blast injuries and contusions.

All will be receiving outpatient treatment.

Updated: Later, the OVA added that the number of victims had increased to six.

" An 18-year-old boy and two nurses, aged 43 and 47, sought medical help. They were diagnosed with blast injuries, contusions, and shrapnel wounds. The women were hospitalized," the administration noted.

Later, it became known about the 7th victim. A 60-year-old woman received an explosive injury and concussion.

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