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Russia-appointed official says child killed, 11 injured in drone attack in Russian-held Kherson region

A Russia-appointed official said a Ukrainian drone struck an apartment building in a Russian-held part of southern Kherson region, killing a child and injuring 11 people.

Vladimir Saldo, Russia-appointed governor of Russian-held parts of Kherson region, wrote on Telegram the strike occurred in the city of Henichesk, on the shore of the Sea of Azov.

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Chris Reese)

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This story was originally published May 31, 2026 at 1:05 PM.

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