As a result of enemy attack on Kherson, two tax employees were injured and building of Main Directorate of the State Tax Service was damaged

Press service of the State Tax Service of Ukraine, published 01 July 2026 at 10:08 Chapter: News

This morning, Russian drone hit a shuttle bus in Kherson. Unfortunately, people were injured. Among them were two employees of Main Directorate of the State Tax Service in Kherson region, who were commuting to work at the time. They received injuries of varying severity and are under medical supervision. There is no threat to their lives. This was informed by acting Head of the State Tax Service Lesya Karnaukh.

“Daughter of one of our colleagues was also in the shuttle bus. Unfortunately, as a result of injuries she received, the girl died. Once again, the barbarians showed their face and unjustly ended life of Ukrainian child. My sincere condolences to all the victims” – Lesya Karnaukh wrote. 

According to her, the State Tax Service will provide all necessary assistance and do everything possible to support employees and their families during this difficult time.

Attack on Kherson also damaged building of Main Directorate. The blast wave broke out windows on several floors. Unfortunately, this is not the first time the building has been damaged.

“Kherson lives under constant terror. russian drones are tracking civilians, attacking buses, cars, people on the streets. And this is a deliberate tactic of intimidation and killing of civilians. But for every such crime, there will definitely be responsibility” – stated acting Head of the State Tax Service.