Russia-installed Kherson governor says 24 killed in strike on New Year celebrations

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Vladimir Saldo, Moscow-installed leader of the Russian-controlled parts of the Kherson region, in Moscow
Vladimir Saldo, Moscow-installed leader of the Russian-controlled parts of the Kherson region, attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, in Moscow, Russia August 26, 2025. Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via REUTERS
Source: Sputnik

Vladimir Saldo, the Russian-installed governor of Ukraine's southern Kherson region, said on Thursday that at least 24 people were killed and more than 50 injured in what he said was a Ukrainian drone strike on a hotel and cafe where New Year celebrations were being held.

Saldo said in a post on Telegram that the strike took place in Khorly, a coastal village close to the Russian-controlled Crimean peninsula.

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

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