The morning Russian attack on Kherson resulted in casualties and dealt a blow to the region's cultural heritage. As a result of the shelling, one person was killed and two others were seriously injured. Among the objects damaged by the aggression was a historical residence that served as a diplomatic mission over a century ago.
Destroying a monument to diplomatic history
One of the main targets was the building that housed the Italian Embassy from 1906 to 1918. The damaged structure, which became a victim of fire, is not just an architectural monument but also a symbol of the centuries-old ties between the two countries. The Italian Ambassador to Ukraine, Carlo Formosa, emphasized in his statement that this building testifies to the freedom of the early 20th century and the long-standing friendship that existed even before Ukraine gained independence.
The diplomat expressed condolences and solidarity with the Ukrainian authorities and population, noting that daily Russian strikes not only take the lives of civilians but also deliberately destroy cultural heritage.
Italy's position and the escalation of violence
Carlo Formosa confirmed Rome's unchanged position: Italy continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine in the search for a just peace. At the same time, the situation in Kherson remains critical. Russian troops regularly shell settlements on the right bank, turning the city into a zone of constant danger.
An escalation of violence has been observed in recent days. Thus, on July 8, Russian drones attacked transport in the Korabelny district twice, resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to nine people. The next day, July 9, a strike was launched against a minibus in the city center, causing injuries to eight civilians. The latest attack only confirms that the threat to the civilian population and historical monuments of Kherson remains high.
