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Kherson City hit again by multiple rocket fire, likely Tornado‑S, with at least two impacts

Kherson City came under attack from multiple launch rocket systems, likely Russian Tornado‑S, with at least two impacts reported, underscoring the ongoing vulnerability of the city to long‑range strikes.

Kherson City has come under another wave of rocket fire, with reports early on October 25 saying the city was being shelled by multiple launch rocket systems.

According to the available information, the fire likely came from Russian Tornado‑S systems. At least two impacts were reported. The material does not specify the exact locations hit within the city or whether there were casualties.

Multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) fire groups of rockets in quick succession, allowing attackers to hit an area rather than a single point. When used against a city, that pattern raises the risk to residential buildings, commercial sites and local infrastructure, even if the intended target is military.

The report does not describe Ukrainian air defense activity, damage to specific facilities, or any immediate response by local authorities. It also doesn’t provide detail on the duration of the barrage or whether further strikes followed the initial two impacts.

Kherson’s exposure to this kind of long‑range fire illustrates how front lines can leave major urban areas within reach of artillery and rocket systems. Any subsequent information on damage, casualties, or changes in Russian firing positions along the Dnipro River will show whether this was an isolated salvo or part of a broader pattern of renewed pressure on the city.

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