Russian Military Attacks Kill Civilians in Kherson Region, Prosecutors Investigate War Crimes

According to the Kherson Regional Prosecutor’s Office

On September 15, 2025, at approximately 15:40 local time, Russian forces dropped an explosive device on a civilian car in Bilozertsi in the Kherson region. As a result of the strike, a man inside the car was killed, according to the Kherson Regional Prosecutor’s Office.

Law enforcement began a pre-trial investigation into a war crime that led to a person’s death. Investigators are now clarifying the circumstances of the incident and those involved in the attack; materials have been forwarded to the relevant law enforcement agencies for further investigation.

According to the prosecutor’s office, earlier that day at about 15:00 Russian forces shelled the village of Mykilske in the Kherson region with artillery, resulting in the death of a local resident. Information is being clarified.

Investigators are working to establish all the details of the events. Official updates will be provided by the prosecutor’s office and regional law enforcement agencies.

The Role of the Prosecutor’s Office and Further Actions

The prosecutor’s office notes that investigative actions are ongoing to fully determine the causes of the attacks and identify those involved in the shelling and the explosion. All materials have been forwarded to the relevant structures for further investigation and to identify those responsible.

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