Russian Drone Attacks on Ambulances in Kherson Oblast: A Grim Reality

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Russian forces continue to target emergency services in Kherson Oblast.** In two separate incidents, drones struck ambulances, injuring several civilians.

  • Havrylivka and Stanislav were attacked on 12 November, wounding a 77-year-old man and a 70-year-old man.
  • Zelenivka was struck later that day, injuring two women.

Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration, expressed gratitude to medical workers and benefactors, acknowledging the challenging conditions they face.

Let's support the affected communities and call for an end to these unacceptable attacks on emergency services.

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