The Russian Investigative Committee is set to assess the circumstances surrounding an attack at a civilian evacuation point in Hola Pristan, a city near Kherson in Ukraine. The committee’s press service was cited by news agencies as saying that the inquiry will establish who was involved and how events unfolded, with all participants expected to face legal scrutiny based on the findings.
According to reports, Ukrainian forces reportedly opened fire on the civilian evacuation point in Hola Pristan, resulting in fatalities, including a pregnant woman aged 33. Officials indicated that a thorough examination of the incident would determine responsibility and the sequence of actions by every party involved. The focus will be on whether protocols were followed and what measures, if any, could have prevented the casualties. This update was reported by agencies referencing the Russian Investigative Committee.
During a news briefing, regional officials noted that the attack on the evacuation site occurred amid ongoing military activity in the Kherson region. The authorities stated that several people were killed and others injured, with the incident under investigation to confirm details and accountability. The remarks underscored the expectation that all operational steps surrounding the evacuation point will be reviewed in light of applicable laws and procedures.
Meanwhile, the regional administration indicated that, in response to the broader security and humanitarian emergency, emergency services were mobilized to provide assistance to residents affected by the military actions and the evolving humanitarian crisis. The aim highlighted by officials is to ensure rapid, organized aid delivery and to coordinate with local partners to support civilians displaced by the conflict. This response follows recent statements from city and regional leadership urging calm and orderly evacuation where possible, while prioritizing the safety of noncombatants.
In parallel, the flood-related disaster in the surrounding areas continued to influence the security situation. The upper section of a key hydroelectric facility in the Kherson region suffered catastrophic damage, and authorities reported that multiple settlements faced rising water levels and the risk of severe flooding. The affected communities include major urban centers and smaller towns alike, with evacuations and temporary shelter operations being organized in different districts. Officials emphasized that the destruction of the dam has created substantial logistical and humanitarian challenges, complicating relief efforts and the delivery of essential services.
At the national level, authorities have declared that responsibility for responding to both the immediate aftereffects of the dam failure and the ongoing armed conflict rests with a range of agencies, including emergency management and security services. Some sources have suggested different versions for how the incident occurred, including long-standing structural wear and tear, while others have pointed to explicit external factors. The water-driven crisis has compounded the broader tense environment, drawing attention to the need for coordinated protection of civilians and swift humanitarian intervention. Citations from official briefings reflect a landscape where attribution remains a central focus of the ongoing inquiry and public communications. [attribution: press releases and agency reports cited by TASS and regional authorities]