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UAV event in Kherson, Korabelnyi District area, Ukraine on Mon 17th August 2026

17th August 2026

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On the morning of August 17, Russian occupation forces attacked a minibus and a minibus in the Korabelny district of Kherson, injuring two people.

Source: Kherson Regional Administration on social media

Details: According to the report, at around 05:30, Russians attacked a minibus with a drone in the Korabelny district of Kherson.

A 63-year-old driver was injured in the enemy strike. He suffered a concussion, explosive and closed head injuries. The ambulance crew provided the victim with medical assistance on the spot.

Also at approximately 06:30 in the same area, the enemy attacked a minibus. As a result of the drone strike, the 62-year-old driver received explosive and closed craniocerebral injuries, contusion, and a shrapnel wound to the chest. The victim is currently under medical supervision.

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Kherson ( Korabelnyi District area )

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