Russian drone hits ambulance in Kherson, two medics wounded

A Russian drone struck an ambulance vehicle in Kherson's Korabelny district on Sunday, igniting the vehicle and injuring two medical workers who were on duty at the time.

According to Kherson regional military administration head Oleksandr Prokudin, the drone scored a direct hit on the ambulance, causing the vehicle to catch fire and burn to the ground. Both the 49-year-old driver and the 44-year-old paramedic sustained injuries and were transported to hospital for examination and treatment.

Patient also evacuated

The patient who was being transported by the crew at the time of the strike was also evacuated to a medical facility, according to Prokudin's statement.

The attack on a clearly marked medical vehicle underscores the continued targeting of civilian infrastructure in Kherson, a city that has been under regular Russian fire since Ukrainian forces recaptured it in late 2022. Medical personnel operating in the region face daily risks as Russia continues drone and artillery strikes on the city and surrounding areas.