Russian forces shelled the Korabelnyi district of Kherson with rocket artillery, the Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reported on May 27, citing local authorities.
The shelling hit a playground where families with children were playing.
A man was killed at the scene, authorities said. His wife, 36, was wounded, as were their two daughters, ages 3 and 6. The wounded were taken to a hospital. One other local resident was reportedly wounded.
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