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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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Russian shelling damaged energy facilities in Kherson - possible power outages

Due to constant strikes by Russian occupiers on Kherson, damage to electricity supply facilities has been recorded. Specialists are carrying out emergency restoration work, and partial blackouts are possible in all districts of the city.

Society • July 30, 12:05 PM • 4062 views
In Kherson, the number of victims increased due to the night attack of "Shaheds"

As a result of the night attack of Russian drones on the Central district of Kherson, seven people were injured. A 37-year-old woman received a concussion and a traumatic brain injury.

War in Ukraine • July 29, 08:23 PM • 4036 views
Russia launched airstrikes on Kherson, there are casualties

On the morning of July 26, Russian troops launched an airstrike on the Dnipro district of Kherson. A 44-year-old man sustained a blast injury and was taken to the hospital.

War in Ukraine • July 26, 02:59 AM • 4183 views
Zelenskyy on another russian attack: 10 regions under fire, 10 wounded, dead in Sloviansk and SumyPhoto

President Zelenskyy reported a massive russian attack that affected 10 regions of Ukraine. The shelling resulted in deaths and injuries, damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 08:35 AM • 4709 views
In wartime, with such an enemy, no weapons exhibitions can be held - Zelenskyy on the strike on Bucha district

President Zelenskyy stated that the Russian ballistic strike on Bucha district hit a weapons exhibition that should not have taken place. Ten dead and about 100 wounded are reported, and two criminal proceedings have been initiated.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 06:54 PM • 7359 views
Russian attack on Pavlohrad on July 23 - three dead, 28 woundedPhoto

As a result of the Russian strike on Pavlohrad on July 23, three people were killed, 28 were injured. Three wounded are in intensive care in serious condition.

Society • July 23, 12:05 PM • 3268 views
Zelenskyy heard a report on preparations for various scenarios of developments in the Chernihiv-Kyiv direction

President Zelenskyy met with commanders of army corps and discussed preparations for various scenarios of developments in the Chernihiv-Kyiv direction. They also considered the needs for strengthening frontline air defense.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 12:46 PM • 3855 views
Zelenskyy held another series of meetings with corps commanders. They discussed front-line needs and the protection of border areas.Photo

President Zelenskyy continued his communication with army corps commanders regarding front-line needs and border protection. They discussed the defense of Kherson, Nikopol, and the strengthening of air defense.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 12:14 PM • 3781 views
Ordinary high-rise building in Zaporizhzhia and an Odesa park - Zelenskyy responded to new Russian attacksPhoto

Russia launched airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, and Kherson, hitting residential buildings and a park. The President emphasized the need for a new EU sanctions package and rapid arms deliveries.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 10:59 AM • 3563 views
In Kherson, an employee of the Regional Military Administration was killed by a Russian drone strikePhoto

A Russian drone killed 45-year-old deputy head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, Anzhelika Pereverzeva, in the morning. In eight days she would have turned 46.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 09:07 AM • 3994 views
Russian drone struck a multi-story building in Kherson, two children in serious condition

On the evening of July 18, a Russian drone hit a multi-story building in the Korabelny district of Kherson. Four people were injured, two boys aged 10 and 14 were hospitalized in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 08:50 PM • 3573 views
Russians mined an intersection in Kherson - MVA

In Kherson, at the intersection of Ladychuk and Illia Kulyk streets, potentially explosive objects were found. The mined area may be significantly larger.

Society • July 18, 03:07 PM • 6115 views
The main problem of Syrskyi is the lack of a clear strategy for victory in the war with Russia - FT

Financial Times reports that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, does not have a clear strategy for victory, relying only on prolonged defense and mobilization. The conflict with the dismissed Minister of Defense Fedorov revealed disagreements in Ukraine's military strategy.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 11:35 AM • 22295 views
In the Kherson region, the mandatory evacuation zone has been expanded

In the Kherson region, the list of territories for mandatory evacuation has been expanded due to enemy shelling. Entry for families with children is also prohibited, and suburban routes are planned to be reduced.

Society • July 17, 01:00 PM • 3445 views
Russian FPV drone attacked a market in Kherson, one dead and six wounded

On July 17, Russian military attacked a market in Kherson with an FPV drone. A 70-year-old woman was killed, six civilians were wounded.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 08:59 AM • 3929 views
The enemy began disguising explosives as power banks, a deadly item was found in Kherson - MVA

Explosive devices disguised as power banks were found in Kherson. The head of the MVA urges not to pick up unfamiliar objects and to immediately report suspicious findings.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 06:28 PM • 3673 views
Zelenskyy discussed with Meloni work on anti-ballistic defense and the need for air defense missilesVideo

The President of Ukraine held an important conversation with the Prime Minister of Italy, discussing prospects for joint work in Europe on anti-ballistic defense. Zelenskyy informed about the situation in Ukraine and the need for additional air defense missiles.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 08:51 AM • 9686 views
The center of Kherson was left without power due to a Russian attack on infrastructure on June 24

Russian military attacked a critical infrastructure facility in Kherson, leaving the central part of the city without electricity. The consequences of the strikes are being determined.

Society • June 24, 10:26 AM • 4085 views
In Kherson, Russians attacked two minibuses, five people injuredPhoto

The enemy attacked public transport in the Korabelny district, damaging two buses. As a result of the first strike, five people were injured, the second attack resulted in no casualties.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 07:24 AM • 4677 views
Russian drones attacked a minibus and an ambulance in Kherson; one dead and several wounded

In Kherson, a man was killed due to drone strikes on a minibus and an ambulance. Six people were injured, including two medics and the bus driver.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 06:38 AM • 3957 views
In the Kherson region, one person was killed and 15 others were wounded due to Russian shelling - Regional State Administration

Due to Russian attacks on the Kherson region, one person was killed and 15 people were wounded. 37 houses, critical infrastructure, a gas pipeline, and a communication tower were damaged.

Society • June 13, 06:56 AM • 5531 views
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Ukraine cuts Russian logistics in the south – does this bring the liberation of Kherson region and Crimea closer?

Strikes on Chonhar and Crimea complicate Russian logistics in southern Ukraine. Expert Stupak notes that there will be no rapid collapse of the front or enemy retreat.

Society • June 10, 03:17 PM • 51497 views
Prosecutor General: 10 Russian servicemen identified for hunting Kherson residents with dronesVideo

Ten Russian military personnel have been served with notices of suspicion for killing residents of the Kherson region with drones. The occupiers attacked civilians and rescuers in real-time.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 08:16 AM • 4834 views
Shelling of energy facilities and bad weather have left eight regions partially without power - Ministry of Energy

Due to shelling and severe weather conditions, consumers in eight regions were left without electricity. Outage schedules have not been introduced, but the public is asked to conserve energy during evening hours.

Society • June 9, 07:14 AM • 5561 views
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Anniversary of the Kakhovka HPP explosion - how the disaster changed southern UkrainePhoto

Due to the destruction of the hydroelectric power plant, the south lost 18 cubic kilometers of water and its irrigation system. Toxic deposits on the bottom threaten the region's ecology for decades.

Society • June 6, 05:53 AM • 111918 views
Lubinets met with the new Russian Ombudsperson Lantratova - they agreed on the return of peopleVideo

The Ombudspersons of Ukraine and the Russian Federation agreed on the verification of lists of prisoners of war and civilians. Five Ukrainians have already returned home, and three families have been reunited.

Society • June 5, 02:24 PM • 4498 views
Russians attacked a gas station in the Kherson region - a woman was killed, others woundedVideo

As a result of the strike on the gas station, a woman was killed and seven people were injured. Meanwhile, in the Dnipro district of Kherson, the death toll from the June 3 shelling has risen to three.

Society • June 5, 01:33 PM • 5967 views
Russians strike Red Cross humanitarian mission and gas station in Kherson regionPhoto

In the Kherson region, six people were injured due to drone strikes on Red Cross vehicles and a gas station. Two men are in critical condition.

Society • June 5, 12:39 PM • 3706 views
Zelenskyy reacts to Russian strike on 'Yahotynske for Children' plant in Kyiv regionPhoto

Four people killed and seven wounded in Russian strike on Yahotynske for Children plant. Zelenskyy reported massive enemy attacks on civilian targets.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 09:44 AM • 4644 views
Two people killed and nine others injured in Kherson due to Russian attacks

A nighttime drone attack on Kherson left two people dead and nine wounded. Fires broke out in a high-rise building, and rescuers worked under ongoing shelling.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 04:20 AM • 4060 views