At least eight people have been injured after heavy shelling by Russian forces in the Ukrainian city of Kherson on Friday (Oct 27) which as per a senior city official has also destroyed and damaged around 15 buildings, reported Reuters. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian president said Russian forces have lost at least a brigade worth of troops amid its new offensive against the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka.&nbsp;

In a separate attack, Ukraine’s interior minister on Friday said a Russian missile hit a fire department building in the northern region of Kharkiv injuring at least eight rescuers.&nbsp;

<h2>What happened in Kherson?</h2>

Roman Mrochko, head of the city’s military administration, took to Telegram and said three among those injured are being treated in hospital. He also said that two buildings in the city had been destroyed, three suffered heavy damage and 10 sustained some damage.

“In the evening, the entire city trembled,” said the Ukrainian Emergency Services on Telegram, adding that the “enemy targeted the very centre of Kherson.” The emergency services said their workers rescued two women, in their 70s and 80s, who had been blocked in a building.&nbsp;

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Another person was wounded when Russian forces shelled Beryslav, a town further north on the Dnipro River in the Kherson Region, according to Ukraine’s Suspilne public broadcaster.&nbsp;

<h2>Eight injured in Kharkiv</h2>

According to the Ukrainian interior minister Ihor Klymenko, the attack took place in the Ukrainian town of Izium which left eight rescuers injured as well as the “building itself and 13 pieces of equipment were also damaged.”&nbsp;

<h2>Zelensky claims says Russia loses ‘at least a brigade’</h2>

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russian forces have lost at least a brigade worth of troops in a bid to take over the eastern city of Avdiivka.&nbsp;

This comes as Russia in the past weeks has ramped up attacks in the Ukrainian town of Avdiivka in the eastern Donetsk region and the northeastern city of Kupyansk, in what is being viewed as a new offensive by the Russian forces in a bid to move the front line forward before winter.

“The invaders made several attempts to surround Avdiivka, but each time our soldiers stopped them and threw them back, causing painful losses. In these cases, the enemy lost at least a brigade,” Zelensky told United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a phone call, according to the president’s office. The size of a brigade can vary between 1,500 and 8,000 troops.

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A report by the New York Times, back in August, citing US officials said the number of Ukrainian and Russian troops killed or wounded since the war in Ukraine that began in February 2022 was nearing 500,000.&nbsp;

However, the officials warned that the number is strictly an estimate due to the lack of official figures.&nbsp;

In an update on Friday, the Ukrainian General Staff said the military “steadfastly holds the defence and causes significant losses” to Russian troops, adding Moscow was not giving up on its attempts to encircle the town.

(With inputs from agencies) 
 
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At least eight people have been injured after heavy shelling by Russian forces in the Ukrainian city of Kherson on Friday (Oct 27) which as per a senior city official has also destroyed and damaged around 15 buildings, reported Reuters.

At least eight people have been injured after heavy shelling by Russian forces in the Ukrainian city of Kherson on Friday (Oct 27) which as per a senior city official has also destroyed and damaged around 15 buildings, reported Reuters. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian president said Russian forces have lost at least a brigade worth of troops amid its new offensive against the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka. In a separate attack, Ukraine’s interior minister on Friday said a Russian missile hit a fire department building in the northern region of Kharkiv injuring at least eight rescuers. What happened in Kherson? Roman Mrochko, head of the city’s military administration, took to Telegram and said three among those injured are being treated in hospital. He also said that two buildings in the city had been destroyed, three suffered heavy damage and 10 sustained some damage. “In the evening, the entire city trembled,” said the Ukrainian Emergency Services on Telegram, adding that the “enemy targeted the very centre of Kherson.” The emergency services said their workers rescued two women, in their 70s and 80s, who had been blocked in a building. ALSO READ | Russia is ‘executing soldiers’ who are refusing orders in Ukraine, says White House Another person was wounded when Russian forces shelled Beryslav, a town further north on the Dnipro River in the Kherson Region, according to Ukraine’s Suspilne public broadcaster. Eight injured in Kharkiv According to the Ukrainian interior minister Ihor Klymenko, the attack took place in the Ukrainian town of Izium which left eight rescuers injured as well as the “building itself and 13 pieces of equipment were also damaged.” Zelensky claims says Russia loses ‘at least a brigade’ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russian forces have lost at least a brigade worth of troops in a bid to take over the eastern city of Avdiivka. This comes as Russia in the past weeks has ramped up attacks in the Ukrainian town of Avdiivka in the eastern Donetsk region and the northeastern city of Kupyansk, in what is being viewed as a new offensive by the Russian forces in a bid to move the front line forward before winter. “The invaders made several attempts to surround Avdiivka, but each time our soldiers stopped them and threw them back, causing painful losses. In these cases, the enemy lost at least a brigade,” Zelensky told United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a phone call, according to the president’s office. The size of a brigade can vary between 1,500 and 8,000 troops. ALSO READ | Putin visits military HQ in southern Russia; Moscow ramps up attacks in Avdiivka, says Ukraine A report by the New York Times, back in August, citing US officials said the number of Ukrainian and Russian troops killed or wounded since the war in Ukraine that began in February 2022 was nearing 500,000. However, the officials warned that the number is strictly an estimate due to the lack of official figures. In an update on Friday, the Ukrainian General Staff said the military “steadfastly holds the defence and causes significant losses” to Russian troops, adding Moscow was not giving up on its attempts to encircle the town. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

At least 8 injured in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Kherson, dozens of buildings damaged

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Ukraine said Sunday that fresh Russian strikes hit residential areas in Kherson, killing one person and injuring two on Saturday. Regional military administration Yaroslav Yanushevych said that&nbsp;private apartment buildings and other civilian infrastructure came under attack.&nbsp;

Russian forces withdrew from Kherson a few weeks back. However, Ukraine has been checking the area for mines and Ukrainian officials say they have found numerous mines, tripwires and other dangerous objects throughout the Kherson region. The National Police reported that they have seized 4,200 explosive devices and destroyed 1,250 till date.

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Kherson had lost power supply after heavy shelling by Russian forces late last week. Now much of electricity supply has been restored, with about 75 per cent now with full access to power as of Sunday morning, according to the regional military administration.

Meanwhile, more than 500 Ukrainian localities were without power Sunday. "The enemy continues to attack the country's essential infrastructure. Currently, 507 localities in eight regions of our country are cut off from electricity supplies," deputy interior minister Yevgueny Yenin told Ukrainian television.

"The Kharkiv region is the worst hit with 112 isolated villages," Yenin added.

Authorities have urged civilians to prepare in the face of deteriorating early winter conditions and regular power outages.&nbsp;

Kyiv's mayor told residents on Thursday to stock up on water, food and warm clothes. Residents have been told to consider staying with friends in the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital if they could.

Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko warned that the temperature in homes could drop rapidly in the event of "a blackout and the destruction of infrastructure and a total absence of electricity, water supply, drainage and heat supply".

(With inputs from agencies)

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Ukraine said Sunday that fresh Russian strikes hit residential areas in Kherson, killing one person and injuring two on Saturday. Regional military administration Yaroslav Yanushevych said that private apartment buildings and other civilian infrastructure came under attack. Russian forces withdrew from Kherson a few weeks back. However, Ukraine has been checking the area for mines and Ukrainian officials say they have found numerous mines, tripwires and other dangerous objects throughout the Kherson region. The National Police reported that they have seized 4,200 explosive devices and destroyed 1,250 till date. Also Read | Letter bombs targeting Spanish PM, Ukraine embassy among others were sent from Valladolid: Report Kherson had lost power supply after heavy shelling by Russian forces late last week. Now much of electricity supply has been restored, with about 75 per cent now with full access to power as of Sunday morning, according to the regional military administration. Meanwhile, more than 500 Ukrainian localities were without power Sunday. "The enemy continues to attack the country's essential infrastructure. Currently, 507 localities in eight regions of our country are cut off from electricity supplies," deputy interior minister Yevgueny Yenin told Ukrainian television. "The Kharkiv region is the worst hit with 112 isolated villages," Yenin added. Authorities have urged civilians to prepare in the face of deteriorating early winter conditions and regular power outages. Kyiv's mayor told residents on Thursday to stock up on water, food and warm clothes. Residents have been told to consider staying with friends in the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital if they could. Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko warned that the temperature in homes could drop rapidly in the event of "a blackout and the destruction of infrastructure and a total absence of electricity, water supply, drainage and heat supply". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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At least 8 injured in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Kherson, dozens of buildings damaged

Russia strikes civilian areas, including apartment block, in Kherson, says Kyiv