One Dead, Eight Wounded in Ukrainian Attacks on Kherson Region

One person was killed and eight others wounded in Ukrainian attacks on the Russian-controlled Kherson region in southern Ukraine, according to Vladimir Saldo, the area's Russian-backed governor. Saldo accused Ukrainian forces of shelling and using drones. Reuters could not independently verify the claims, and Ukraine has not commented.

One person was killed and eight were wounded in Ukrainian attacks on part of the southern Kherson region which is controlled by Russian forces, Vladimir Saldo, the area's Russian-backed governor, wrote on Telegram.

Saldo accused Ukrainian forces of shelling the area and of striking it with drones.

Reuters could not independently verify his assertions and there was no immediate comment from Ukraine.

(With inputs from agencies.)