The Russian authorities announced the “massive attack” of Ukrainian drones on the market in the city of Alyoshka in the Kherson region. According to the “governor” of the region Vladimir Saldo, who was appointed by Russia, at least seven people were killed as a result of the blow, more than 20 were injured. However, as the “agency” notes , the videos and photographs published by him do not confirm either the scale of the attack, the declared number of victims, or the involvement of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Saldo said that the blow occurred on the morning of May 1, at the time of the greatest crowd of people. He claims that after the first blow to the market, "the enemy sent FPV thrones to finish the survivors." The Russian Foreign Ministry called the incident “deliberate act of attempt on civilians” and “monstrous atrocity”. Ukraine has not yet commented on the charges.
Saldo published in his Telegram channel shots from a drone, which visible the consequences of one blow. According to the Agency analysis, the shooting was indeed conducted in the area of the central market of Aleshki. The photo captures the body in civilian clothes next to the bicycle.