Anurag Kumar
Moscow: Russia conducted strikes in the South Kherson region of Ukraine on Wednesday. AFP reported that at least 16 persons were killed in the attack. Notably, Russia conducted strikes in the South Kherson region hours after claiming that Ukrainian drones attempted to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin by attacking the Kremlin.
The Russian assaults also resulted in numerous injuries. “A massive attack by the occupiers against civilians in the Kherson region: the death toll rises to 16,” the Kherson region prosecutor’s office said in a statement cited by a news agency. Reports indicate that approximately 22 individuals were injured. The injured were transported to the hospital immediately.
Russia claimed earlier in the day that drones were used to attack the Kremlin overnight in an attempt to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian news agency RIA reported that Russia reserved the right to retaliate.
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“The Russian side reserves the right to take retaliatory measures when and where it sees fit,” the Kremlin was quoted by Reuters as saying. According to the Kremlin, two Ukrainian drones were brought down.
Notably, after the alleged assault, unverified videos of smoke rising behind the main Kremlin Palace are circulating on social media. The footage depicts an enormous explosion within the Kremlin’s walled citadel. Ukraine, however, denied these allegations.
Russia’s military operation against Ukraine began in February of 2017. Since December of last year, more than 20,000 Russian soldiers have been slain, according to the White House.
