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Kherson

Port city on the Dnipro
Kherson is the administrative center of the Kherson Oblast, located on the right bank of the Dnipro River. The city's area is 135.7 km². As of March 1, 2015, the population of Kherson was 296,161 people. Kherson was founded in 1778 as a fortress and port, playing a key role in the development of shipbuilding and trade in the Black Sea region. The city is known as the country's “fruit basket” due to significant agricultural production. From early March 2022, the city was under temporary Russian occupation, but on November 11, 2022, during a counteroffensive, Kherson was liberated by Ukrainian forces.
1778
Founding of the city of Kherson
1803
Kherson received the status of a provincial city, which contributed to its development
1834
Opening of the first higher educational institution, a theological seminary
1873
Launch of railway communication
1918
Founding of Kherson State University
1944
Liberation of the city from Nazi occupation
2022
Liberation of the city from Russian occupation
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The Rada created a temporary investigative commission to investigate Russian crimes against media: 272 votes "for"Photo

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine established a Temporary Investigative Commission to investigate the crimes of the Russian Federation against journalists and media workers. 272 people's deputies voted for the decision, Yevheniya Kravchuk reported.

Society • December 4, 02:49 PM • 2434 views
Russian strike on Kherson on December 4: occupiers shelled a perinatal center where infants were locatedVideo

On December 4, Russian occupiers shelled the Kherson perinatal center. Doctors were delivering babies during the strike, but no one was injured.

Society • December 4, 02:27 PM • 2798 views
Kherson CHP operation suspended due to Russian attacks: over 40,000 subscribers left without heat

Due to shelling of the Kherson CHP by Russian occupiers, over 40,000 city residents were left without heat. The station suffered serious damage, and alternative heating methods are being sought, along with negotiations with partners to provide the population with heaters.

Society • December 4, 09:28 AM • 3026 views
311 combat engagements recorded on the front line in 24 hours: details from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Over the past day, November 28, 311 combat engagements took place on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The enemy launched one missile and 50 air strikes, using 1721 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • November 29, 07:02 AM • 4063 views
Russian drone killed a woman and a 6-year-old child in KhersonPhoto

A Russian UAV attacked a civilian car in Kherson, killing a 34-year-old woman and a 6-year-old child. The driver was injured and hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • November 26, 07:31 PM • 3642 views
Killed and wounded civilians, damaged civilian objects: police document Russian war crimes in Kherson regionPhoto

Russian invaders shelled the de-occupied territory of Kherson region, as a result of which four civilians were killed and 11 were wounded, including a minor child. Today, the occupiers attacked a civilian car in Kherson with a drone, wounding a man and a woman.

Society • November 23, 12:47 PM • 4099 views
Kherson left without electricity: part of the city de-energized due to Russian shelling

On November 18, Kherson was partially de-energized due to Russian shelling. Possible interruptions in centralized water supply in apartment buildings.

Society • November 18, 05:54 AM • 3883 views
Zelenskyy in France thanked fishermen for anti-drone nets for Ukrainian citiesVideo

President Zelenskyy met with French fishermen who supply anti-drone nets to protect frontline cities in Ukraine. This initiative helps save civilian lives in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia regions, and in the east of the country.

Politics • November 17, 08:06 PM • 4213 views
Occupiers shelled Bilozerka in Kherson region: 87-year-old woman injured

On November 16, Russian occupiers shelled Bilozerka in the Kherson region. An 87-year-old woman sustained an explosive injury and shrapnel wound to her leg.

Society • November 16, 05:33 PM • 6632 views
Occupiers attacked a car in Kherson: three people sustained mine-blast injuries

On October 16, the invaders attacked a car with a drone in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson. Three people sustained mine-blast injuries and contusion.

Society • November 16, 01:00 PM • 7877 views
Invaders shelled Kherson in another attempt to pressure the defenders of the Antonivskyi Bridge - Voloshyn

Russian troops launched an assault near the Antonivskyi railway bridge and actively shelled Kherson, causing deaths, injuries, and destruction. The enemy also launched an airstrike with 40 unguided missiles on Odrado-Kamianka.

War in Ukraine • November 16, 09:44 AM • 8814 views
Russian attack on Kherson region: three civilians killed, six wounded

On November 15, Russian troops shelled the Kherson region, killing three civilians in Mykilske and Kherson. Six more people were wounded in Kherson, Bilozerka, and Komyshany, and houses were damaged.

Society • November 15, 08:29 PM • 9565 views
Russians shelled Kherson region in the morning: two dead and a medical worker wounded - OVA

On the morning of November 15, two people were killed and one woman was wounded in the Kherson region as a result of Russian shelling. A 37-year-old man died in Mykilske, and an 88-year-old woman died in Kherson from an artillery strike.

War in Ukraine • November 15, 09:24 AM • 3689 views
Patrolled at a school assembly: a traitorous policewoman was convicted for working for the occupiers during the capture of Kupyansk

A patrol policewoman from Kupyansk, who collaborated with the occupiers, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. She held positions in the occupation administration and fled to Russia before de-occupation.

War in Ukraine • November 14, 02:56 PM • 3669 views
Led the offensive on Kherson region and ordered "filtration": Russian general notified of suspicion

Prosecutors in Kherson region have notified a Russian major general of suspicion, who led the offensive on Kherson region on February 24, 2022. Under his command, the occupiers seized Kherson, conducted filtration measures, and did not create humanitarian corridors.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 12:39 PM • 2717 views
Frightened and fled from Russian positions: a militant from Crimea who launched drones at Kherson was detained at the EU borderPhoto

A citizen of Ukraine, who fought against Ukraine after the annexation of Crimea and launched drones at Kherson, was detained at the Shehyni – Medyka checkpoint. He tried to flee to the EU under the guise of a refugee, possessing a Russian passport and being on an international wanted list.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 11:03 AM • 3511 views
Zelenskyy met with military command in Kherson: discussed infrastructure protection, energy supply, and improving electronic warfare systemsVideo

Zelenskyy held a coordination meeting in Kherson, focusing on protecting the region from Russian drones and ensuring a stable life for the community. Improvements to electronic warfare systems, infrastructure protection, energy supply, and funding for communal services were discussed.

Society • November 11, 01:58 PM • 4089 views
A children's space has been opened in Kherson where children can learn and develop for freePhoto

Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a children's space in Kherson where children learn English, digital literacy, art, and sports for free. He spoke with schoolchildren about their dreams and parents who defend Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of such initiatives for children's development.

Society • November 11, 01:44 PM • 3146 views
Kherson to get more protection from Russian drones: Zelenskyy held a meeting and revealed detailsVideo

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a security meeting in Kherson. Unmanned Systems Forces and other units will increase the city's defense capabilities, which is constantly under threat from Russian drones.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 11:43 AM • 3059 views
Zelenskyy arrived in Kherson on the anniversary of the city's liberationVideo

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Kherson, publishing a photo near the stele at the entrance. This happened on the third anniversary of the city's liberation.

Society • November 11, 11:25 AM • 2504 views
36,000 crimes, 1990 dead Ukrainians, including 44 children: prosecutors reported on crimes committed by the Russian Federation by the anniversary of Kherson's liberation

In the three years since Kherson's liberation, prosecutors have recorded 36,827 crimes against peace and humanity. 41 people have been convicted, three have received life sentences; 1990 Ukrainians have died, including 44 children.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 08:37 AM • 2839 views
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine published data on over a thousand cultural valuables stolen by the invaders in occupied Kherson

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine published data on 1,233 paintings stolen from the Kherson Art Gallery, which is part of the overall list of valuables. This happened before the third anniversary of Kherson's liberation, and among the stolen items are works by famous Ukrainian and European artists.

War in Ukraine • November 11, 07:18 AM • 4685 views
"It was difficult but inspiring": Jolie on her visit to Ukraine

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie commented on her visit to Mykolaiv and Kherson, calling it difficult but inspiring. She noted that families live under constant drone threat, which creates a psychological burden.

Society • November 9, 08:01 AM • 17937 views
In Kherson region, Russians killed two people and wounded six on November 7

In Kherson region, two civilians were killed and six more were wounded as a result of Russian attacks on November 7. The prosecutor's office has launched a pre-trial investigation into the war crimes.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 04:12 PM • 3449 views
Border guards thanked Angelina Jolie for supporting Ukraine: the star was presented with national symbolsPhoto

Actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie received gratitude from the border guards of the 7th Carpathian Border Detachment for her constant support of Ukraine. She was presented with a set of national symbols and a coin of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.

Society • November 7, 02:04 PM • 2770 views
Enemy attacks caused changes in train traffic in eastern Ukraine: what is known

As a result of the enemy's night attack on Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions, railway infrastructure was damaged. This led to changes in routes and delays of a number of trains, particularly in the eastern direction.

Society • November 7, 08:40 AM • 3523 views
Angelina Jolie's visit to Mykolaiv and Kherson officially confirmed: details revealed

Hollywood star and UN Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie visited Kherson and Mykolaiv. She spoke with medics, volunteers, and families living under the threat of shelling.

Society • November 6, 11:32 AM • 4733 views
Russia again attacked the railway in Ukraine: trains in the east change routes and are delayed

As a result of the night attack on the railway infrastructure of Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions, trains in the eastern direction are moving on altered routes with delays of up to 5 hours. There are no casualties, but the damage has affected train traffic, including services to Husarivka and international routes.

Society • November 6, 07:22 AM • 41335 views
Angelina Jolie's humanitarian trip to Kherson interrupted by TCC employees: what is known about the incident with the star's bodyguard

Angelina Jolie's humanitarian mission to Kherson ended in an incident when a member of her team was stopped at a checkpoint and handed a summons. The Ukrainian Ground Forces deleted the statement about the event, and the Ukrainian government was not notified of the actress's visit.

Society • November 5, 08:20 PM • 52184 views
Four people, including a child, were injured in Kharkiv Oblast as a result of a UAV attack

Four people, including a 10-year-old child, were injured as a result of a Russian drone attack on Bohodukhiv. A UAV hit a warehouse building.

War in Ukraine • November 5, 06:53 PM • 3831 views