Published: 11:29, May 2, 2025
7 killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Kherson market
By Xinhua
In this photo provided by the Kherson Regional Military Administration on Feb 20, 2025, a building is seen heavily damaged by a Russian strike in Kherson, Ukraine. (PHOTO / AP)

MOSCOW - A Ukrainian drone strike hit a crowded market in the town of Aleshki in Kherson region on Thursday, killing at least seven people and injuring more than 20 others, local authorities said.

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Vladimir Saldo, head of the Kherson region, said on his Telegram channel that the attack occurred around 9:30 am local time (0630 GMT) in the area of the central market, where many civilians were present at the time of the attack.

According to Saldo, the strike involved a large number of drones.