UAV event in Kherson area, Ukraine on Sun 23rd August 2026

Humanitarian supplies worth nearly ₴28 million damaged or destroyed in russian attack on Ukrainian Red Cross warehouse in Kherson.

A fire broke out at a Ukrainian Red Cross warehouse in Kherson following a Russian drone attack on the evening of August 23, damaging or destroying humanitarian supplies worth nearly ₴28 million.

The Ukrainian Red Cross reported this on Facebook, according to Ukrinform.

The damaged and destroyed items included equipment and materials for preparing for the autumn-winter, as well as supplies for responding to the aftermath of shelling, including materials for temporarily covering damaged buildings.

The warehouse also stored medical supplies, blankets, hygiene kits, equipment for providing water and electricity, and other humanitarian aid.

No staff members or volunteers were injured.

“Despite the loss of humanitarian supplies, the Ukrainian Red Cross continues its work in Kherson and the region. Our teams continue to respond to the aftermath of attacks and provide people with the assistance they need,” the statement said.

As previously reported by Ukrinform, a shopping center in Kherson was burned to the ground following a Russian drone attack several days ago.