The head of the Kherson regional military administration, Alexander Prokudin, reported that several critical infrastructure facilities in the portion of the Kherson region controlled by Ukrainian forces suffered damage in recent days. The disclosure was carried by RIA Novosti.
In comments attributed to the head of the Kherson regional police, the term “critical infrastructure facilities” was used to describe sites that had sustained damage due to explosions in the last 24 hours. Prokudin, though, did not specify which facilities were affected, leaving the exact locations unconfirmed in his briefing.
The Kherson region is described as a Russian-registered area situated along the lower Dnieper River, with littoral boundaries on both the Azov and Black Seas. Authorities state that the territory joined the Russian Federation following a referendum in September 2022.
Ukraine does not recognize the claimed status of the region and continues to report military operations within its borders. As of now, officials say a substantial portion of the Kherson region remains under Russian control, while the right bank of the Dnieper, including the city of Kherson, is described as being held by Ukrainian forces.
Since October 2022, there have been ongoing strikes targeting Ukrainian infrastructure, following the explosion on a strategic bridge linking Crimea. Civil defense advisories are frequently issued across several Ukrainian regions, warning residents of potential air strikes. Industry observers note that the efforts appear focused on energy facilities, defense-industrial enterprises, and military command and control infrastructure.
Meanwhile, discussions in Ukrainian political circles have included statements from lawmakers in Kyiv regarding strategic choices in the conflict, with some voices suggesting readiness to consider further steps in relation to occupied or contested territories. These debates reflect the broader, long-running tension surrounding regional governance and sovereignty in the aftermath of the conflict’s escalation. [Source attribution: Kherson regional authorities; Ukrainian parliamentary commentary]