Kiev, the death toll from the bombs on Kherson rises to 18

(ANSA) - KIEV, 03 MAY - The toll from Russian bombing of the Kherson region has risen to 18 dead and 46 wounded.

The Ukrainian presidency reports it.

The attacks come as Ukraine prepares for a spring offensive.

The city of Kherson, from which Russian forces withdrew last November, is located close to the front line in southern Ukraine.

(HANDLE).