Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 27 people in New Year attack in occupied Kherson

Ukraine says it only conducts strikes against military targets and adheres to international law.

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According to the Russia-installed regional governor, Vladimir Saldo, more than 30 people were injured in the alleged attack, which he said happened in the village of Khorly on the Black Sea.

Asked by the BBC for comment, Ukraine said it would not directly respond to sources of information such as claims from governors of occupied regions.

But it did say it adheres to the norms of international humanitarian law and conducts strikes exclusively against military targets.

AFP news agency quoted a source in Ukraine's defence forces as confirming that, while a strike did take place, the attack had targeted a military gathering that was closed to civilians.