Chaos in Kherson: Lives Lost Amidst Russian Shelling

Russian shelling in Kherson, Ukraine, resulted in two deaths and damaged infrastructure, disrupting power supplies. Both countries accuse each other of violating a U.S.-brokered truce on energy strikes. The Kremlin asserts a pause on energy attacks, but Ukraine reports continued strikes on its facilities.

Russian artillery strikes on Thursday led to the deaths of two individuals and caused significant damage to railway infrastructure, while also partially disrupting power in Kherson, a city in southern Ukraine, according to local officials.

Each side has blamed the other for not adhering to a ceasefire on energy targets, a ceasefire facilitated by the United States. The Kremlin maintains it has upheld a cessation of energy-based attacks since March 18, but Ukrainian authorities argue that Russian forces have continued to strike their energy infrastructure since that date.

Kherson's regional governor, via Telegram, noted that "massive shelling" resulted in the deaths of a woman and a man at a public transport station. Five civilians were injured, confirmed Roman Mrochko, head of Kherson's military administration, also through Telegram. Additionally, Ukraine's state railway reported that a train station was targeted, leading to power and water disruptions and causing damage to a train carriage, which in turn halted trolley-bus services temporarily.

(With inputs from agencies.)