Russian Forces Attack Suburbs of Kherson, Reports 24brussels.
On the afternoon of August 24, 2025, Russian forces launched an aerial strike on the suburbs of Kherson, according to Olexandr Prokudin, head of the Kherson regional military administration. The attack involved three bomb-laden aircraft targeting the area, prompting officials to assess the impact, including potential casualties and damage.
Local reports indicated significant smoke plumes following the explosions, adding to concerns over civilians in the region. Subsequently, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine issued an alert regarding an enemy reconnaissance drone operating in eastern Kherson Oblast, indicating that measures were being taken to neutralize the UAV.
Earlier that morning, the occupying forces had already targeted a civilian in Kherson using a drone, dropping explosives that left a 62-year-old man with severe injuries, including blast-related wounds and multiple fractures. He was promptly transported to a hospital for urgent medical care.
