Russia says 24 killed in drone strike on New Year party in Kherson region
The Russian installed governor of Ukraine’s occupied Kherson region, Vladimir Saldo, says at least 24 people were killed and more than 50 injured in what he claims was a Ukrainian drone strike on a hotel and cafe hosting New Year celebrations in the coastal village of Khorly.He said three drones hit the site, describing the incident as a deliberate attack on civilians, and alleged that many victims were burned alive after a fire broke out. Images published by a local pro Russian outlet showed a badly damaged building with signs of a fierce fire, debris and what appeared to be bloodstains on the ground, though the footage could not be independently verified.Ukraine’s military has not commented on the allegation so far, and Reuters says it cannot independently confirm the claims or casualty figures. Russian state news agencies, citing the emergencies […]