Ukraine says Russian shelling killed five in last 24 hours

By AFP
November 24, 2023
Volodymyr Zelensky and Andriy Yermak are pictured during the Ukrainian presidents address to the U.S. Congress, from Kyiv, Ukraine. — Ukrinform/Future Publishing
Volodymyr Zelensky and Andriy Yermak are pictured during the Ukrainian president's address to the U.S. Congress, from Kyiv, Ukraine. — Ukrinform/Future Publishing

KYIV, Ukraine: At least five people were killed in Russian shelling attacks in the south and east of Ukraine over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday.

Ukrainian towns and cities near the frontlines have been subjected to relentless artillery fire since Moscow invaded last February. Three people were killed in an attack on Chornobaivka in the southern Kherson region on Thursday, said Andriy Yermak, President Volodymyr Zelensky´s chief of staff.

He posted photos on social media of a destroyed building and a pool of blood on the floor in what he said was the aftermath of the strike. Interior Minister Igor Klymenko said another five were injured and 60 buildings destroyed.