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Ukraine Denies Targeting Civilians Amid Kherson Strike Claims

1/3/2026

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On January 1, 2023, Ukraine's military stated it follows international humanitarian law amid Russian claims of a drone strike in Kherson Oblast that reportedly killed 24 people.
Ukrainian politician Volodymyr Saldo accused Kyiv of targeting a hotel and cafe, while Ukraine's General Staff spokesperson Dmytro Lykhovii affirmed they only strike military targets.
The Kyiv Independent highlighted challenges in verifying the attack due to unreliable information from occupied territories.
Russian forces persist in attacking Ukrainian-controlled areas, resulting in civilian casualties.

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On January 1, 2023, Ukraine's military stated it follows international humanitarian law amid Russian claims of a drone strike in Kherson Oblast that reportedly killed 24 people.
Ukrainian politician Volodymyr Saldo accused Kyiv of targeting a hotel and cafe, while Ukraine's General Staff spokesperson Dmytro Lykhovii affirmed they only strike military targets.
The Kyiv Independent highlighted challenges in verifying the attack due to unreliable information from occupied territories.
Russian forces persist in attacking Ukrainian-controlled areas, resulting in civilian casualties.