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UAV event in Kherson, Korabelnyi District area, Ukraine on Thu 27th August 2026

27th August 2026

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Russian drone kills man riding bicycle in Kherson.

Russian forces used a drone to attack a man riding a bicycle in Kherson's Korabelnyi district on the morning of 27 August, killing him instantly.

Source: Kherson Oblast Prosecutor's Office; Yaroslav Shanko, Head of Kherson City Military Administration

Details: An investigation revealed that Russian forces had attacked one of Kherson's streets with a drone at around 06:40.

The strike killed a man who was cycling down the street at the time.

Quote: "He sustained fatal injuries and was killed instantly.

His identity and age are currently being established. Our sincere condolences to his family and loved ones."

Background: Four people, including a child, were injured as a result of Russian attacks on Kherson on the evening of 26 August.

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