Ukraine–Russia

Bilozerka, Kherson Oblast: Russian artillery fire injures a 61-year-old man in his yard on 17 October

ATTACK
Location
Bilozerka, Kherson Oblast (settlement-level, estimated)
Actors
Russia · Ukraine
Importance
Standard

Russian forces shelled Bilozerka in Kherson Oblast with artillery at about 13:00 local time on 17 October 2026, injuring a 61-year-old man in the yard of his home, the Kherson regional military administration said, according to Suspilne; he suffered a blast injury, concussion and a shrapnel wound to the face. The regional prosecutor's office also listed one person injured by artillery in Bilozerka on 17 October, Ukrinform reported.

  • Injuries: Best 1 · Confidence: Probable · Evidence: In Bilozerka, Kherson Oblast, a 61-year-old man injured by Russian shelling · A 61-year-old man injured.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: In Bilozerka, Kherson Oblast, a 61-year-old man injured by Russian shelling, Russian strikes on Kherson region leave one killed, 40 injured, including children

Kherson regional military administration via Suspilne; consistent with the regional prosecutor's tally via Ukrinform; exact address not given.