Mother of 12-Year-Old Hurt in Khorly Attack Dies in New Strike, Officials Say

Overview

• Kherson regional ombudsman Sergey Georgiev said the child has not been told of the mother’s death, the sister has been discharged, and the father is present.
• A pregnant woman injured in the Khorly attack was released from a Crimean hospital in satisfactory condition, according to the Crimean Health Ministry.
• Russian investigators maintain an official toll of 29 dead, including two minors, and at least 60 injured from the New Year strike in Khorly.
• Regional officials say the strike targeted a cafe and hotel where civilians gathered to celebrate the holiday on the Black Sea coast.
• Authorities report that four children who lost their mothers in the attack have been placed with familiar guardians who have received initial state payments.