Russian Official Alleges Deadly Drone Attack
Vladimir Saldo, the Russia-appointed head of the occupied Kherson region, has claimed that a Ukrainian drone strike resulted in the deaths of three medical workers. The alleged incident occurred on Friday, January 24, 2026, near the town of Hola Prystan, targeting an ambulance.
Details of the Accusation
According to Saldo's statement, the drone attack struck an ambulance, leading to the fatalities. Further amplifying the accusation, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry, asserted that the ambulance was 'clearly marked' before the alleged strike, describing the incident as 'barbaric'. The claims highlight a severe escalation if confirmed, involving direct targeting of medical personnel and vehicles.
Context and Lack of Independent Verification
The Kherson region remains a highly contested area in the ongoing conflict, with parts under Russian occupation. As of the time of this report, Ukrainian authorities have not issued any official comment regarding the alleged drone strike on the ambulance near Hola Prystan. Independent verification of the claims made by Russian officials has not been immediately possible. The accusations come amidst continued hostilities and conflicting reports from both sides of the conflict.
5 Comments
Africa
Ukraine must be held accountable for this barbarism.
Bermudez
Clearly marked ambulance? Unforgivable attack.
Coccinella
Any attack on an ambulance is deplorable and goes against established norms of warfare. However, the context of an occupied region and the source of the claim from Russian officials means we need to approach this with healthy skepticism and demand proof.
Habibi
While the Russian account describes a horrific incident, the lack of immediate Ukrainian response and independent confirmation raises questions. Both sides frequently use information as a weapon, making objective assessment challenging.
Muchacha
"Clearly marked" according to Russia? Doubt it.