Kherson Weekly: 13-19 July 2026

Photo: HUR: Risk Department

Ukraine’s middle-strike campaign continues to disrupt Russian operations across occupied territory, with Ukrainian drones steadily degrading logistics routes extending into Kherson Oblast. Ukraine has also expanded its target set beyond logistical vehicles to include energy infrastructure in both occupied Kherson Oblast and Crimea, as well as more specialized assets such as tugboats.

However, Russia isn’t lying flat. In response to Ukrainian middle strikes on bridges — covered in a previous edition of Kherson Weekly — Russian forces have deployed pontoon bridges and constructed earthen bypasses in an effort to restore their ground lines of communication with Crimea. The satellite imagery company Vantor has published aerial imagery documenting both the damage inflicted by Ukrainian strikes and Russia’s subsequent efforts to adapt.

In Stavky, Kherson Oblast, a hastily constructed roadway has been built across the North Crimean Canal, restoring the logistics route after the bridge was severely damaged and rendered inoperable by Ukrainian UAV strikes last month.

Photo: Yigal Levin

In Henichensk, Ukrainian drone strikes severely damaged the deck of the Henichensk Bridge, forcing Russian occupation authorities and the military to deploy a pontoon bridge and reroute traffic west of the crossing. The bridge appears to have sustained sufficient damage to render it impassable to vehicle traffic.

Photo: Yigal Levin

At the Chonhar Bridge, Russian forces have deployed a pontoon bridge between the damaged main bridge to the north and the older bridge to the south. Traffic can be observed crossing the damaged main bridge via a single open lane along its northern side, while the damaged sections have been sealed off with barriers. The older bridge to the south also appears to be inoperable and structurally unsound, with barriers blocking its eastern approach.

Photo: Yigal Levin

Ukrainian forces began to expand their targeting to new categories, including tugboats, gas compressor stations, while continuing to strike logistics vehicles at key chokepoints such as Chaplynka and Armyansk.

Video: Robert Magyar

At 0:18, an unidentified UAV operated by the 20th Unmanned Systems Brigade “K-2” struck a tugboat in the port of Skadovsk, Kherson Oblast.

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 63 kilometers.

Geolocation by Andrew Perpetua for Ukraine Daily Update Map.

At 0:27, 0:35, 0:40, 0:55, and 1:11, five FP-2 UAVs operated by the 1st Unmanned Systems Center struck a gas compressor station near Lokhivka, Crimea.

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 236 kilometers.

Geolocations by Andrew Perpetua for Ukraine Daily Update Map.

At 1:20, 1:28, and 1:40, another gas compressor station near Aromatne, Crimea, was struck by three FP-2 UAVs operated by the 9th Battalion “Kairos” of the 414th Unmanned Systems Brigade “Birds of Magyar.”

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 228 kilometers.

Geolocations by Andrew Perpetua for Ukraine Daily Update Map.

Ukrainian forces have also continued to exploit the road junction at Chaplynka, which has become a critical node in Russian logistics in southern Kherson Oblast. As discussed previously, occupation governor Vladimir Saldo rerouted traffic onto two alternative routes, both of which converge at Chaplynka before continuing toward Crimea.

At 2:01, 2:43, and 2:50, Russian logistics vehicles transiting through Chaplynka were struck by three unidentified UAVs operated by the 20th Unmanned Systems Brigade “K-2.”

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 75-80 kilometers.

Geolocations by RoadtoMars for Ukraine Daily Update Map.

At 2:33, the brigade also employed a Darts-K night-vision UAV to strike tractor-trailers parked in a lot immediately south of the stadium, just off the E97 highway near its intersection with the T2202 highway in Armyansk.

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 101 kilometers.

Geolocation by RoadtoMars for Ukraine Daily Update Map.

HUR targeted at least 11 Russian logistics vehicles along the E105 highway in southern Kherson Oblast, striking vehicles near both the Zaporizhzhia–Kherson and the Kherson–Crimea borders. Several vehicles shown in the footage appear to have been struck previously, with multiple trucks displaying torn soft tops and damaged tarpaulins.

Video: HUR: Risk Department

The drone used in these strikes was the RAM-2X — a Ukrainian X-wing strike drone that operates in tandem with Shark reconnaissance UAVs. RAM-2X is capable of strikes beyond 150 kilometers, proving itself to be a dangerous threat to the most vital roadways leading to the Crimean Peninsula. The drone can be identified in footage by its signature red square reticle and its markedly clear video resolution.

Ukraine Daily Update’s geolocation team successfully geolocated five of the strikes shown in the compilation.

At approximately 0:04 and 0:08, RAM-2X UAVs struck two Russian KamAZ trucks as they crossed the pontoon bridge that Russian forces had constructed to restore the logistics route formerly carried by the Chonhar Bridge. The aftermath of these strikes can be seen near 0:49.

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 165 kilometers.

Dominik@99Dominik_

A Russian truck was destroyed by Ukrainian drone. 45.987420, 34.553633 Crimea, Ukraine @GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @AndrewPerpetua

7:48 AM · Jun 23, 2026 · 7.53K Views

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Geolocation: 99Dominik

At 0:19, another RAM-2X targeted a Russian military fuel truck that was most likely exiting the E105 highway and heading northbound on the P47 highway through Novooleksiivka, Kherson Oblast.

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 162 kilometers.

Neonhandrail@neonhandrail

Russian Fuel Tanker attacked by Ukrainian drone Novooleksiivka, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine 46.214641, 34.634892 time 0:15 -0:18 @GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @AndrewPerpetua source: t.me/Crimeanwind/10…

2:28 PM · Jun 23, 2026 · 1.88K Views

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Geolocation: Neonhandrail

The P47 is a critical logistics corridor for Russian forces in occupied Kherson Oblast. It links the E105 to the broader occupied road network and terminates in occupied Kakhovka. The highway also forms part of the alternative routes announced by occupation governor Vladimir Saldo following restrictions on traffic across the Chonhar corridor, directing vehicles from the E105 through Novooleksiivka and Novotroitske before eventually converging at the critical chokepoint of Chaplynka.

A rather important strike was shown at 0:25, as a RAM-2X evades the fire of a Russian “M.O.G.” (мобильная огневая группа) or Mobile Fire Group. Russian began hastily deploying mobile fire groups along the highways and throughout the convoys travelling through the occupied territories to intercept Ukrainian UAVs. However, these have proven mostly ineffective, as scale and space remain two major problems.

Russia does not yet have enough of these groups to saturate the skies with short range air defense assets and they aren’t deployed across a wide enough area to protect every logistical route. As seen in this instance, the mobile fire group struggles to get a proper lead on the Ukrainian UAV and cannot compensate for the speed of the RAM-2X closing in on their position, missing every shot as they engage with a heavy machine gun mounted on the back of a light pickup truck. Concerned about being targeted by the UAV themselves, the mobile fire team actually abandons their positions and takes cover in the nearby tree line, while the Ukrainian drone smacks the KamAZ truck that the group was tasked with protecting.

Further to the east, in Chervone, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, another RAM-2X hit a Russian KamAZ truck heading eastbound on the E105 highway at 0:41.

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 182 kilometers.

Neonhandrail@neonhandrail

@GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @AndrewPerpetua @clement_molin UA drone attacks RU truck GX4Q+PXF Chervone, Zaporizhia Oblast, Ukraine ~ 46.506825, 34.989919 0:38-0:44 @GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @AndrewPerpetua @clement_molin

10:28 PM · Jun 23, 2026 · 462 Views

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Geolocation: Neonhandrail

At 0:45, a Russian ZIL-131 military truck was targeted by another RAM-2X UAV near Novyi Myr, Kherson Oblast.

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 174 kilometers.

Dominik@99Dominik_

A Russian truck was destroyed by Ukrainian drone. 46.378084, 34.855763 Novyi Myr, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine @GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @AndrewPerpetua

8:58 AM · Jun 23, 2026 · 1.81K Views

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Geolocation: 99Dominik

Ukrainian operations also continued in the far southwestern reaches of occupied Kherson Oblast, with Ukraine planting a flag on the Kinburn Peninsula and conducting strikes on the Yahorlyk Kut Peninsula, located to the south of Kinburn.

Video: Regional Directorate of the Territorial Defense Forces “South” of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Footage of a Ukrainian flag being planted by drone on a building in the settlement of Pokrovske, on the western edge of the Kinburn Peninsula, generated considerable excitement across less discerning segments of the pro-Ukrainian information space. Many interpreted the footage as confirmation of a Ukrainian military presence or control over part of the peninsula, while others cited it as further evidence supporting ATESH’s claims that Russian forces had withdrawn from the area because of the logistical strain imposed by Ukraine’s middle-strike campaign.

However, it must be made clear that drone-dropped flags are tools of public relations and propaganda in this war, with both Ukraine and Russia using videos of flags in certain locations to shape narratives and even influence maps. There remains no definitive evidence of Russian withdrawal from the Kinburn Peninsula and no definitive evidence of Ukrainian control on the Peninsula.

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 77 kilometers.

LayBay@LayBay_ish

Ukrainian flag has been raised on a building in Pokrovskoe following claimed Russian evacuation from the Kinburn Spit, Ukraine Location: 46.534615215907564, 31.615419190389506 @GeoConfirmed @FaytuksNetwork @UAControlMap geolocated by @LayBay_ish

10:07 AM · Jun 25, 2026 · 8.02K Views

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Geolocation: Lay Bay

Much more importantly however, Ukrainian deployment of HIMARS in the Kherson Direction was confirmed via this same footage. At about 0:25, three GMLRS rockets struck the Yahorlyk Kut Peninsula, seemingly destroying at least three Russian positions. This may mark a significant change in the area of operations, as footage of GMLRS strikes in occupied Kherson is incredibly rare. In two years of tracking, this is the first footage I’ve personally seen.

HIMARS systems should help Ukrainian forces in the Kherson Direction to further degrade important nodes in Russia’s rear. Recall that HIMARS were a vital asset to strike and disrupt the Russian rear, especially in 2023. Now, HIMARS can complement Ukraine’s middle-strike UAVs in that it can be reserved for harder and higher-value targets, while UAVs focus on more numerous, softer, and lower-value targets. Middle-strike UAVs – depending on the model — are not ideal for striking hardened structures, as their warheads are more ideal for strikes on vehicles. Even the largest of Ukraine’s middle-strike UAVs, such as the FP-2, still struggles with demolishing bridges and buildings. Looking forward, HIMARS may prove itself vital in plugging this gap in capability.

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 67 kilometers.

LayBay@LayBay_ish

Footage shows Ukrainian strike on a Russian position on the Yahorlyk Kut peninsula, Ukraine This position is NOT located on the Kinburn spit, contrary to posts online Location: 46.332030559784656, 31.856912218290717 @GeoConfirmed @FaytuksNetwork @UAControlMap

4:50 PM · Jun 25, 2026 · 775 Views

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Geolocation: Lay Bay

The 426th Unmanned Systems Regiment continued its months-long middle-strike campaign across southern Kherson Oblast by targeting Russian logistics at the critical chokepoints of Chaplynka and Kalanchak. The most significant aspect of these strikes is that they were carried out using fiber-optic FPV drones rather than middle-strike fixed-wing UAVs such as the Hornet or RAM-2X.

As discussed in our previous middle-strike assessment, Ukraine’s campaign against Russian logistics has created critical chokepoints at Kalanchak and Chaplynka. This has concentrated Russian logistics traffic into a kill zone that can be threatened not only by middle-strike UAVs operating at operational depth, but also by tactical strike systems such as fiber-optic FPV drones.

This approach potentially allows Ukraine’s middle-strike units to concentrate on targets deeper in the Russian rear while the 426th Regiment’s tactical strike assets assume responsibility for engaging logistics closer to the front.

Video: 426th Unmanned Systems Regiment

At 0:13, a fiber-optic FPV drone destroyed a Russian KamAZ truck after its crew hastily abandoned the vehicle while attempting to cross the canal bridge at Kalanchak. The bridge itself remains largely intact, as there have been no documented strikes against the structure. This suggests that Ukraine may have deliberately left the crossing intact in order to funnel Russian logistics through a predictable route, creating a target-rich environment for Ukrainian UAV teams.

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 65 kilometers.

Dominik@99Dominik_

A Russian KamAZ truck was destroyed by Ukrainian FPV drone. 0:00-0:17 - 46.282001, 33.273737 Kalanchak, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine @GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @AndrewPerpetua

8:25 AM · Jun 26, 2026 · 12.1K Views

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Geolocation: 99Dominik

Another KamAZ truck was destroyed by a Ukrainian fiber-optic FPV near Novooleksandrivka, located about halfway between Chaplynka and Kalanchak. Russian logistics vehicles are seen parked under trees and seem to be using dirt roads and farm cart paths in order to move logistics off the main roadways. Russian vehicles are utilizing tree cover as concealment and camouflage from Ukrainian UAVs while moving from waypoint to waypoint.

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 75 kilometers.

Dominik@99Dominik_

A Russian KamAZ truck was destroyed by Ukrainian FPV drone. 0:31-0:47 - 46.284116, 33.450195 Novooleksandrivka, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine @GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @AndrewPerpetua

9:54 AM · Jun 26, 2026 · 1.92K Views

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Geolocation: 99Dominik

Video: Robert Magyar

Unmanned Systems Forces Commander Robert Brovdi shared footage of strikes against Russian radar systems, logistics assets, and energy infrastructure across occupied Kherson Oblast and Crimea.

At 0:27, the State Border Guard Service’s Phoenix Unmanned Systems Regiment struck a Russian ST-68U air defense radar protecting Dzhankoi Air Base in north-central occupied Crimea with what appears to have been a B-2 UAV.

Much remains unknown about the B-2’s capabilities, although it bears some visual resemblance to Russia’s Italmas UAV, featuring a front-mounted propeller and engine.

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 174 kilometers.

Geolocation by Andrew Perpetua for Ukraine Daily Update Map.

The 20th Unmanned Systems Brigade also struck an Imbir radar system near Armyansk, Crimea, at approximately 0:34. The location of this strike could not be geolocated.

At 0:47, 0:52, 1:01, 1:06, and 1:43, FP-2 UAVs operated by the 412th Unmanned Systems Brigade “Nemesis” struck the NS-2 220 kW electrical substation in Mykolaivka, Crimea, severely damaging local energy infrastructure and increasing pressure on both Russian military facilities and the civilian power grid on the peninsula.

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 235 kilometers.

Geolocations by Andrew Perpetua for Ukraine Daily Update Map.

Near the eastern Crimean city of Kerch, the 1st Unmanned Systems Center carried out at least three additional FP-2 strikes against an electrical substation near Tasunovo at 1:24, 1:31, and 1:40.

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 317 kilometers.

Geolocations by Andrew Perpetua for Ukraine Daily Update Map.

The 1st Center also struck a communications node belonging to Russia’s 14th Army Corps in Chulakivka, Kherson Oblast, with at least three additional FP-2 strikes at 1:52, 1:56, and 2:06.

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 40 kilometers.

Geolocations by Andrew Perpetua for Ukraine Daily Update Map.

Russian logistics vehicles were also targeted, with Hornet UAVs striking at least 21 vehicles across occupied Kherson Oblast, Crimea, and southwestern Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The targets included both military logistics vehicles and civilian tractor-trailers and fuel tankers.

The 413th Unmanned Systems Regiment “Raid” struck a tractor-trailer at an intersection just south of Melitopol at 2:25. The regiment also struck a fuel tanker parked outside a facility in Astrakhanka, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, at 2:38.

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 220 and 235 kilometers respectively.

Geolocations by Andrew Perpetua for Ukraine Daily Update Map.

In Nadiivka, Kherson Oblast, the 20th Unmanned Systems Brigade struck both a fuel tanker and a tractor-trailer at 2:28. The driver of the tractor-trailer was killed in the strike.

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 84 kilometers.

Dominik@99Dominik_

A Ukrainian drone hit a truck, killing the driver. 46.383601, 33.645845 Nadiivka, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine @GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @AndrewPerpetua

3:20 PM · Jun 26, 2026 · 1.02K Views

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Geolocation: 99Dominik

Occupation Governor Vladimir Saldo shared photographs of the aftermath of Ukrainian FP-2 UAV strikes on a bus depot in the southern coastal city of Skadovsk. The strike likely denied Russian forces access to public buses that could be used to transport personnel to and from assembly areas while further disrupting civilian transportation and daily life in occupied territory. Many public transportation routes have already been suspended because of worsening fuel shortages and the growing threat posed by Ukrainian drone strikes.

As a second order effect, the strike appears intended to incrementally increase pressure on both the civilian administration and the Russian military occupation by disrupting essential services and logistics. Over time, such attacks may increase the costs of occupation, potentially compelling Russian authorities either to commit additional resources to maintaining control or to face growing public dissatisfaction over their inability to provide security and basic services.

Photo: Vladimir Saldo

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 62 kilometers.

Neonhandrail@neonhandrail

@hochu_dodomu Destroyed Buses 4VCX+5FH Skadovs'k, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine 46.120438, 32.898721 @GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @giK1893 sources: t.me/SALDO_VGA/16214 t.me/pinffo/8375

3:58 PM · Jun 28, 2026 · 1.79K Views

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Geolocation: Neonhandrail

The vital port city of Skadovsk was struck again the following day, when an unidentified UAV operated by the 20th Unmanned Systems Brigade hit another Project 498 Saturn-class tugboat in the port area at 4:28. Combined with the previous strike on a tugboat at the same port, this attack appears intended to disrupt Russian maritime logistics by removing critical port-support assets.

Tugboats are essential to port operations, assisting larger and less maneuverable vessels with berthing, repositioning, and transiting confined waterways. As tugboats are removed from service, the Port of Skadovsk becomes increasingly constrained in both the number and types of vessels it can efficiently accommodate.

A further effect is the potential diversion of Russian commercial and naval traffic to ports farther from the Kherson direction. This lengthens maritime logistics routes, increases transportation costs and transit times, and complicates commercial activities such as the export of grain from occupied Ukraine.

Video: Robert Magyar

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 63 kilometers.

Geolocation by Andrew Perpetua for Ukraine Daily Update Map.

On the same day, footage released by the 3rd Special Operations Regiment showed Hornet UAVs striking Russian logistics vehicles across Zaporizhzhia and Kherson Oblasts. At 0:12, a Hornet UAV struck a Russian KamAZ-K tractor-trailer traveling along the E58 highway. The E58 is a critical logistics route for Russian forces, as it connects Melitopol with Petropavlivka, where it intersects with the P47 highway.

Video: 3rd Special Operations Regiment

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 154 kilometers.

Geolocation by Magyar for Ukraine Daily Update Map.

The Omega Special Purpose Center of the Ukrainian National Guard used Hornet UAVs to target smaller Russian logistics vehicles near the E97 highway and Myrne. Ukraine’s “logistical lockdown” campaign is not limited to eliminating heavy logistics vehicles from major roadways; it also seeks to disrupt the smaller vehicles used to move men and materiel throughout the front.

Video: Omega Special Purpose Center

A Bukhanka van was hit at 0:05 while driving along a dirt road to Myrne.

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 81 kilometers.

Neonhandrail@neonhandrail

@RALee85 Russian TIGR GAZ-2330 struck by hornet drone of NGU Omega near: 6C6J+R4X Havrylivka Druha, Kherson Oblast 46.212116, 33.430369 timestamp: 0:28-0:32 @GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @clement_molin @giK1893 source: t.me/Centr_omega_NG…

12:28 AM · Jul 3, 2026 · 837 Views

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Geolocation: Neonhandrail

A Tigr GAZ-2330 IMV was hit at 0:33 while it was travelling along the E97 itself.

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 79 kilometers.

Neonhandrail@neonhandrail

@RALee85 @GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @clement_molin @giK1893 Bukankha UAZ (loaf) struck by hornet drone of Omega NGU near 6FRR+4QF Myrne, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine ~ 46.240313, 33.491936 timestamp 0:00 -0:14 @GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @clement_molin @giK1893 source: t.me/Centr_omega_NG…

1:25 AM · Jul 3, 2026 · 336 Views

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Geolocation: Neonhandrail

The Navy’s 426th Regiment also joined in on the UAV frenzy taking place in the skies over Skadovsk, striking a Russian KamAZ truck on Vyacheslav Chornovola Street, the sole northeastern approach to the city.

Video: Ukrainian Navy

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 62 kilometers.

Dominik@99Dominik_

A Russian KamAZ truck was destroyed by Ukrainian FPV drone. 46.125019, 32.926452 Skadovsk, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine @GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @AndrewPerpetua

8:21 PM · Jul 2, 2026 · 2.65K Views

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Geolocation: 99Dominik

Robert Brovdi released a video compilation consisting exclusively of Ukrainian UAV strikes against energy infrastructure across occupied Kherson Oblast and Crimea. Magyar reported that at least 16 energy infrastructure facilities had been struck over a 48-hour period. For brevity, this section focuses only on strikes in southern Kherson Oblast. Strikes against energy infrastructure are not new, particularly in occupied Crimea; however, publicly released footage of such strikes in Kherson represents a newer development.

This represents a logical evolution of the middle-strike campaign, as attacks on energy infrastructure target the foundation of both civilian life and military operations. Power disruptions place additional pressure on the occupation authorities while also degrading the reliability of Russian military communications, command infrastructure, and battery-dependent systems.

Video: Robert Magyar

At 1:49, an electrical substation transformer outside Henichensk, Kherson Oblast, was struck by an FP-2 UAV operated by the 9th Battalion of the 414th Unmanned Systems Brigade “Birds of Magyar.”

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 172 kilometers.

Geolocation by Andrew Perpetua for Ukraine Daily Update Map.

At 2:31 and 2:37, two additional FP-2 UAVs operated by the 9th Battalion struck another substation transformer near Overyanivka, Kherson Oblast.

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 143 kilometers.

Geolocation by Andrew Perpetua for Ukraine Daily Update Map.

At 3:45, an unidentified UAV operated by the 20th Unmanned Systems Brigade struck a third substation transformer near Preobrazhenka, Kherson Oblast.

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 90 kilometers.

Geolocation by Andrew Perpetua for Ukraine Daily Update Map.

The Omega Center continued its use of Hornet UAVs against Russian logistics in southern Kherson Oblast, striking a Russian Ural fuel truck just to the east of the vital chokepoint of Kalanchak at 0:03.

Video: Omega Special Operations Center

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 71 kilometers.

Geolocation by RoadtoMars for Ukraine Daily Update Map.

Russian Hornets attacked a convoy of tractor-trailer trucks crossing the canal bridge just to the south of Chaplynka, setting at least two vehicles ablaze.

Video: Region 22

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 81 kilometers.

imi (m)@moklasen

Hornet strike on convoy of trucks trying to cross a canal bridge, some of them on fire 46.3232022, 33.567801 @UAControlMap @GeoConfirmed

8:37 AM · Jul 8, 2026 · 65.9K Views

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Geolocation: Moklasen

The Kherson SBU detachment released interesting footage of fixed-wing bomber UAV strikes on three separate electrical substations across occupied Kherson. The operation was conducted in conjunction with the “Bolgarychi” Special Purpose UAV unit of the 11th National Guard Brigade and the 426th Unmanned Systems Regiment, hitting the Nova, Dudchyno, and Novotroitske energy facilities.

Video: SBU Kherson

Distance from Independence Square in Kherson city: 90, 86, and 134 kilometers respectively.

Geolocations: SBU Kherson

On Monday, Russian drones wounded six civilians in Korabelnyi Raion. A 23-year-old woman was wounded due to an attack on a local cafe. A 36-year-old man was wounded in another drone attack. A utility vehicle was also targeted by a Russian drone attack, wounding 4 male utility workers, ages 41, 42, 47 & 62.

Photos: Yaroslav Shanko

Later in the same district, Russian guided aerial bombing destroyed an educational facility and damaged several apartment buildings. A 58-year-old woman was killed due to the airstrikes.

Photos: Yaroslav Shanko

In Centralnyi Raion, Russian drone attacks wounded 14 civilians. A Russian drone struck a medical facility, wounding at least 8 medical workers and several civilians. The FPV drone strike on the hospital wounded 4 male medical workers (25, 37, 51 & 61) and 4 female medical workers (38, 46, 51 & 52).

Photos: Yaroslav Shanko

Additional drone attacks in Kherson city center wounded a 24-year-old police officer, two men (43 & 47), and three women (56, 58 & 85).

Video: Yaroslav Shanko

In Dniprovskyi Raion, Russian drone attacks wounded 4 civilians. One drone strike hit a gas station in the city, wounding three employees: a 45-year-old woman and two men (32 & 44). A separate attack with an FPV drone wounded a 61-year-old woman.

To the west of the city, a 74-year-old husband and 75-year-old wife were wounded by a Russian drone strike in Bilozerka.

Photos: Yaroslav Shanko

On Tuesday, Russian forces continued to attack public transportation throughout the city with drones. In Centralnyi Raion, a 54-year-old bus driver and two women (59 & 72) were wounded due to a strike on a bus, while another drone attack on a bus wounded a 64-year-old man.

Photos: Yaroslav Shanko

Russian forces also attacked another medical facility in the city center, wounding a 40-year-old man. Additional drone strikes wounded a 46-year-old firefighter, 6 men (52, 54, 64, 68, 71 & 71) and three women (43, 53 & 60).

In Tavriyskyi Raion, two men (60 & 86) were wounded due to an FPV drone strike on an apartment building.

Russian shelling hit an apartment building in Korabelnyi Raion, wounding a 60-year-old man, a 54-year-old woman, and a 17-year-old girl.

Video: Yaroslav Shanko

In the same district, Russian drone attacks wounded at least 6 civilians, including three men (51, 59 & 64) and three women (58, 74 & 84).

Photos: Kherson ODA

In Centralnyi Raion, Russian drones killed 1 and wounded at least 11. A 53-year-old man was killed by a drone attack while walking down the street. Another Russian drone attacked a food distribution point, wounding a 60-year-old DSNS employee and two women (43 & 63). A taxi was hit by a drone, wounding a 42-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man.

Russian drones also attacked several civilian cars. A 50-year-old woman and 53-year-old man were wounded by a drone strike on their vehicle. Another drone attack on a car wounded a 35-year-old man.

Additional drone attacks in the city center wounded a 24-year-old woman, a 50-year-old woman, and a 50-year-old man.

On the west side of Kherson, 5 civilians were wounded in Korabelnyi Raion due to Russian drone strikes. Among the wounded were three men (50, 57 & 63) and two women (35 & 69).

On the east side of Kherson, a Russian drone attack hit an apartment building, wounding a 56-year-old man in Dniprovskyi Raion.

In the far southwest of Kherson Oblast, a Russian Molniya UAV strike killed an 85-year-old woman and wounded an 80-year-old man in the village of Stanislav.

On Thursday, a Russian drone struck a moped in the village of Mykilske, wounding a 30-year-old man.

On the east side of Kherson city, 4 civilians were wounded by Russian drone attacks, including a 61-year-old male medical worker, a 35-year-old man, and two women (41 & 70).

In Korabelnyi Raion, 3 men were wounded by Russian drone attacks, including two men (45 & 58) and another man whose identity was not clarified in official reports.

To the west of Kherson city, a Russian drone strike on a car wounded a 66-year-old man in Pryozerne. A 42-year-old man was severely wounded by an explosive device in the village of Komyshany, suffering an amputated foot.

In Korabelnyi Raion, a 69-year-old woman was wounded by Russian artillery shelling, but she later died on the way to the hospital. Two civilians were wounded by Russian drone attacks: a 57-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman.

In the city center, three men (38, 59 & 68) were wounded by drone strikes. In nearby Tavriyskyi Raion, two men (27 & 41) were wounded by a drone strike on a cafe.

In Dniprovskyi Raion, Russian drones attack a local market, killing a 70-year-old woman and wounding 3 men (48, 55 & 65) and 4 women (71, 73, 75 & 85).

To the east of Kherson city, along the Inhulets River, a Russian FPV drone hit a 43-year-old man in the village of Inhulets.

On Saturday, Russian forces attacked a critical energy facility in Kherson city, most likely with Shahed-type UAVs based on the debris shown in the following video released by Gov. Prokudin. There were no reported casualties.

Video: Oleksandr Prokudin

In Korabelnyi Raion, 4 civilians were wounded by Russian drone attacks, including two men (62 & 82) and two women (50 & 72). In the Zhytloselyshche neighborhood of Korabelnyi Raion, 15 civilians were wounded by Russian drone attacks throughout the day, including 5 women (42, 47, 52, 66 & 66), 7 men (20, 32, 38, 45, 45, 57 & 77), and three boys (10, 14 & 14).

Video: Yaroslav Shanko

In the city center, a 50-year-old man was wounded by a Russian drone attack. In the nearby Tavriyskyi Raion, another Russian drone attack wounded a 57-year-old security guard who was on duty at a local enterprise.

On the east side of Kherson city, a Russian FPV strike killed a 51-year-old man and wounded a 72-year-old woman in Dniprovskyi Raion.

In the villages to the west of Kherson, two 43-year-old men were wounded by Russian drone strikes — one in Stanislav and the other in Komyshany.

In Bilozerska hromada, 4 Russian guided aerial bombs destroyed civilian homes around 5:30 AM, killing a 76-year-old woman and wounding 2 men (37 & 69) and 4 women (31, 52, 54 & 61).

Video: Oleksandr Prokudin

In the city center, a 22-year-old police officer was wounded due to the detonation of an unknown explosive device. Russian forces also continued their campaign against public transportation with additional drone strikes on buses.

Photos: Yaroslav Shanko

On the west side of Kherson city, Russian drone attacks killed a 58-year-old man and wounded 3 more men (21, 49 & 57) and a 50-year-old woman in Korabelnyi Raion.

On the east side of the city, in Dniprovskyi Raion, two men (51 & 54) were wounded by Russian drone strikes.

In the villages to the east of Kherson, Russian drone strikes wounded at least 5 civilians. In Molodizhne, a car was hit by a drone, wounding a 77-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman. Further to the east, a car was struck in the village of Inhulets, wounding a 46-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man. Even further to the east, a Russian drone attacked a combine harvester in the village of Chaikyne, wounding the 50-year-old farmer.

On 13 July, Russian drone attacks killed a 68-year-old man and wounded a 49-year-old woman in Novovorontsovka. Additional drone attacks wounded an 81-year-old man in the village of Shevchenkivka and a 59-year-old woman in Novoraisk. Later in the evening, a Russian drone attacked a medical facility near Velyka Oleksandrivka, damaging at least two medical vehicles.

Photo: Kherson ODA

On 14 July, a 73-year-old man was wounded in Urozhaine due to unspecified Russian military aggression.

On 16 July, a Russian drone attacked a 67-year-old woman in the village of Krasnosilske.

On 17 July, Russian drone attacks wounded at least 4 civilians. Three women (46, 49 & 49) were wounded in Novovorontsovka and a 41-year-old man was wounded in the village of Khreshchenivka.

On 18 July, a 75-year-old woman and a 14-year-old girl were wounded by a Russian drone attack in the village of Tavriiske.

On 19 July, a 36-year-old man was wounded in the village of Charivne.

Since January 2024, Russian military action in Kherson Oblast has caused at least 7863 civilian casualties. Of the almost 8000 civilian casualties, Russian forces have killed 777 and wounded 7086 in Kherson Oblast. Of those, 6957 are from attacks in Kherson Raion, while 906 are from attacks in Beryslav Raion.

In Kherson Raion, 634 civilians have been killed and 6323 have been wounded. Russian drone attacks have killed 279 and wounded 3200 civilians. Russian shelling has killed 339 and wounded 2960 civilians. Russian landmines and UXO have killed 12 and wounded 107 civilians. Russian large UAV attacks have killed 4 and wounded 56 civilians.

In Beryslav Raion, 143 civilians have been killed and 763 have been wounded. Russian drone attacks have killed 98 and wounded 513 civilians. Russian ballistic missile strikes have killed 2 and wounded 4 civilians. Russian shelling has killed 35 and wounded 156 civilians. Russian landmines and UXO have killed 7 and wounded 82 civilians. Russian large UAV attacks have wounded 2 civilians. Other unspecific Russian military actions have resulted in 1 civilian death and 6 wounded civilians in Beryslav Raion.

Human Safari drone attacks have killed 377 people and wounded 3713 more across Kherson Oblast in just over two years.

• Misc. Shelling & Bombing:

  • Killed: 3

  • Wounded: 9

• Drones (FPV/Mavic/Molniya):

  • Killed: 5

  • Wounded: 126

• Landmines/UXO:

  • Killed: 0

  • Wounded: 2

• Total: 145 (8 killed, 137 wounded)

Data: Brendan Kelley

• Drones (FPV/Mavic/Molniya):

  • Killed: 1

  • Wounded: 11

• Other/Unknown:

  • Killed: 0

  • Wounded: 1

• Total: 13 (1 killed, 12 wounded)

Data: Brendan Kelley

• Apartment Building: 20

• High-Rise Building: 11

• Private Home: 49

• Administrative Building: 2

• Notary’s Office: 1

• Store: 2

• Shop: 1

• Educational Institution: 4

• Critical Infrastructure Facility: 5

• Industrial Facility: 1

• Enterprise: 1

• Warehouse: 2

• Outbuilding: 1

• Gas Station: 1

• Cell Tower: 1

Data: Kherson Police

• Civilian Automobile: 76

• Police Car: 2

• Emergency Medical Vehicle: 6

• Shuttle Bus: 2

• Bus: 2

• Trolleybus: 6

• Moped: 1

• Combine Harvester: 1

Data: Kherson Police

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