In Kherson and the surrounding settlements, public transport has been temporarily suspended due to intense shelling by Russian occupiers. Authorities announced that they have temporarily halted public transport connections in Kherson, as well as in the villages of Naddnipryanske, Molodizhne, and Inzhenerne. The situation has arisen because the Russians are increasingly using FPV drones and are attempting to establish a foothold in the right-bank part of Kherson region.
This information was shared by the head of the Kherson City Military Administration, Roman Mrochko, on his Telegram channel. He mentioned the escalation of Russian attacks, which resulted in two fatalities and nine injuries over the past day.
"Due to increased enemy activity, public transport connections with the villages of Naddnipryanske, Molodizhne, and Inzhenerne have been temporarily suspended," he noted.
Information regarding the resumption of minibus services will be communicated later.
Recently, Russian military forces have actively employed FPV drones to attack civilian infrastructure and local residents. Additionally, there have been attempts by diversionary groups of the occupiers to infiltrate the right bank of Kherson region. Over the past day, shelling has affected more than 30 populated areas, including Kherson itself.
As a result of the attacks, two people have died, and nine others have been injured. According to local authorities, the greatest danger comes from vehicles that may be mistakenly identified as military targets.
Against this backdrop, the public page of the 25th Airborne Brigade, stationed in Dnipro, publicly criticizes the actions of the Kherson leader. The reason for this is that the official is providing microbuses and buses to the military, which allegedly provokes Russian shelling. The paratroopers believe that such initiatives are more about public relations than real assistance, as the enemy often attacks similar transportation after such deliveries, not distinguishing between civilian and military vehicles.
Authorities promise to inform about the resumption of bus services later, but it will all depend on the security situation. In the meantime, local residents are urged to adhere to safety measures and avoid being near potentially dangerous sites. The decision to temporarily suspend transport can save lives, but the issue of chaotic shelling remains acute.
It is worth noting that on January 6, Russians attacked a minibus in Kherson. There were injuries, and a city council worker from Kherson, the only ecologist remaining in the city, was killed.
In early December last year, Russia attacked public transport in Kherson. As a result of a drone strike on December 1, three people were killed, and eight were injured. This was reported by the head of the OVA, Oleksandr Prokudin, and the Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office.