In the early hours of October 14, Russian occupiers used a drone to strike a taxi in the Korabelnyi district of Kherson. The information was confirmed by the Kherson Regional Military Administration in a post on its official Facebook page.
According to law enforcement authorities, a 67-year-old driver sustained blast injuries and was transported to a hospital for emergency medical care.
Later, the regional military administration clarified that the drone strike on the taxi also wounded a 72-year-old female passenger with a mine-blast injury.
Investigation and consequences
Law enforcement agencies have initiated a pre-trial investigation into a war crime. According to the Kherson Regional Prosecutor’s Office, the investigation is conducted in accordance with the norms of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Earlier as well, around 10:00 on October 13, occupying forces struck a shop in Bilozerts, Kherson region; two women were injured.
Official data are currently being updated, and law enforcement agencies will inform the public about developments. The situation remains under the control of the relevant services, which continue the investigations and ensuring public safety.