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Prominent Kherson Farmer Killed in Russian Drone Strike

9/5/2025

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Oleksandr Hordiyenko, a prominent farmer in Kherson, died from a Russian drone strike while working.
Kherson Regional Military Administration head Oleksandr Prokudin confirmed the attack.
With over 30 years of experience, Hordiyenko led the regional farmers' association.
He claimed to have shot down approximately 100 drones and cleared mines for worker safety.
Recent Russian shelling impacted 37 settlements, causing one death and eight injuries.

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Oleksandr Hordiyenko, a prominent farmer in Kherson, died from a Russian drone strike while working.
Kherson Regional Military Administration head Oleksandr Prokudin confirmed the attack.
With over 30 years of experience, Hordiyenko led the regional farmers' association.
He claimed to have shot down approximately 100 drones and cleared mines for worker safety.
Recent Russian shelling impacted 37 settlements, causing one death and eight injuries.