Kherson Under Fire: Russian Missile Strike Causes Devastation

Russian forces launched a missile attack on the center of Kherson, Ukraine, on June 5, 2025, causing significant damage and casualties. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a large explosion followed by a fire. The attack targeted the regional administration building, which sustained heavy damage. "It was terrifying," said one resident, who asked not to be identified. "The whole building shook." The attack is the latest in a series of Russian attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine. Despite the destruction, the people of Kherson remain resilient and determined to rebuild their city.