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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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Sybiga called for increased pressure on Russia during a meeting with the UN Deputy Secretary-GeneralPhoto

Andrii Sybiha met with Tom Fletcher in Kyiv and spoke about Russian attacks on cities and critical infrastructure. Fletcher announced a trip to Kherson.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 02:29 PM • 5598 views
A Russian FPV drone struck the Kherson Art MuseumPhotoVideo

On the morning of August 20, a Russian FPV drone hit a museum and an outbuilding in Kherson. The fire was extinguished; there were no fatalities.

Society • August 20, 12:45 PM • 4954 views
"While partners hesitate over supplies, Russians crossed the line of permissiveness long ago" - Zelenskyy showed the aftermath of Russia's strike on a minibus in KhersonPhoto

A Russian FPV drone struck a civilian minibus in Kherson: four people were killed and five more were injured. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on the aggressor.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 09:36 AM • 3642 views
In Kherson, a Russian drone attacked a minibus: four people killedPhoto

Russian occupation forces attacked a minibus in Kherson’s Korabelnyi district at around 8:50 a. m. Four people were killed, and four more women were injured.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 06:43 AM • 3644 views
Red Cross driver detained during evacuation did not have a deferment — ombudsman

Ombudsman Lubinets reported that the driver did not have a deferment and was subject to mobilization. The evacuation of the families was continued by another driver, and an internal investigation is underway.

Society • August 15, 02:32 AM • 16126 views
The Red Cross driver who was evacuating people from Kherson was taken to undergo a military medical commissionVideo

In Mykolaiv region, the police and the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center detained a driver from the Kherson Red Cross unit who was evacuating civilians. Evacuation trips have been temporarily suspended, and the police have launched an internal investigation.

Society • August 14, 06:01 PM • 10496 views
Russian drone attacks a car in Kherson region: six people injuredPhoto

In the village of Dariivka, Kherson district, Russian forces attacked a civilian car with a drone, injuring six people, including a 16-year-old boy. The injured were hospitalized, and an investigation into a war crime has been launched.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 08:51 AM • 6130 views
Russians attacked Kherson with a drone and killed two men

On the evening of August 12, Russian forces attacked two men with a drone in Kherson's Korabelnyi District. Both died from their fatal injuries.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 08:42 PM • 3673 views
Kherson came under a massive Russian attack involving a dozen and a half "Shaheds" — the aftermath was shownPhotoVideo

At night, Russian forces launched a massive attack on Kherson with 15 Shahed drones. Two people were killed and two others injured as a result of the strikes, residential buildings and a unit of the State Emergency Service were damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 08:56 AM • 3923 views
Two people were killed and two more injured in Kherson as a result of a massive drone attack

On the night of August 12, Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on Kherson. Two civilians were killed and two injured; homes and equipment were damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 04:34 AM • 3822 views
"Every step Russia takes shows that Moscow is preparing not for peace" - Zelenskyy on Russia's nighttime attack with North Korean ballistic missilesPhoto

Russia attacked Ukraine again with North Korean ballistic missiles; six people were killed in Zaporizhzhia. Zelenskyy called on the world to increase pressure on the Russian Federation to protect against aggression.

War in Ukraine • August 11, 07:17 AM • 4848 views
Russian aviation attacked critical infrastructure in Kherson, causing disruptions to electricity and water supplies in the city

The enemy attacked Kherson’s critical infrastructure from the air. Disruptions to electricity and water supplies are being observed throughout the city, with three districts partially without power.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 07:04 PM • 3598 views
In Odesa region, 300,000 families were left without power after the Russian attack; a third have already had their electricity restored - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy said that restoration work is ongoing in Odesa after the strike. As of this morning, more than 300,000 families were without power; a third have already had their electricity restored.

Society • August 9, 05:27 PM • 7425 views
A drone injured a 12-year-old girl in Kherson

A 12-year-old girl was injured as a result of an enemy drone attack on Kherson. The child suffered a concussion and a blast injury and was hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 11:46 PM • 4776 views
A Russian drone attacked a hospital in Kherson; four female medical workers were injured

On the evening of August 7, Russian forces attacked a hospital in central Kherson with a drone. Four female medical workers aged 53–67 sustained blast injuries and concussions.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 08:24 PM • 4048 views
Absolutely disgraceful situation with the lack of water in Marhanets — Zelenskyy assured that the responsible official would be dismissed

President Zelenskyy said that the government had made a decision regarding Marhanets and other cities in the Dnipropetrovsk region. He called the situation involving the lack of water disgraceful and promised to dismiss the responsible official.

Society • August 6, 05:34 PM • 11930 views
Kherson was left without electricity after a nighttime attack by the Russian Federation; the situation remains difficult — Regional Military Administration

Following the nighttime Russian attack, Kherson was left without electricity due to damage to a critical infrastructure facility. Energy workers promise to restore supply within several days.

Society • August 6, 11:45 AM • 3688 views
Russia struck truck carrying food in Kherson and injured 11 people in KharkivPhotoVideo

In Kherson, an enemy FPV drone hit a truck carrying food; there were no casualties. In Kharkiv, 11 people were injured in missile strikes, and four were hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 09:58 AM • 3594 views
The world must see that russia has gone insane, and its military enjoys killing: Zelenskyy on the enemy drone's "safari" in Kherson

The President of Ukraine stated that Russian drones are hunting people in Kherson and called on the world to cooperate. He emphasized that the Russian war must not spread to other countries.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 01:01 PM • 4051 views
A man whom an enemy drone "hunted" in Kherson sustained a concussion and blast injury - OVA

A Russian drone in Kherson chased a man who had come to sell vegetables for about a minute and dropped a munition. Mr. Yuriy sustained a concussion and multiple shrapnel wounds; his life is not in danger.

Society • August 4, 12:22 PM • 11668 views
Russians "hunted" trader at market in Kherson with drone: police released video, MFA respondedVideo

Russian troops attacked a 52-year-old civilian man who was trading at a market in Kherson with a drone; he survived. Ukraine's MFA condemned the attack as a deliberate and systematic Russian strategy.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 09:46 AM • 3265 views
The number of victims of the Russian air strike on August 1 in Kherson has increased to 19 people

After the Russian air strike on the Central District of Kherson on August 1, the number of wounded increased to 19. Another woman died as a result of the attack with three guided bombs.

Society • August 2, 01:23 PM • 4626 views
The enemy launched an airstrike on Kherson - one person killed, dozens woundedPhoto

On August 1, the Russian army launched an airstrike on residential neighborhoods of Kherson with three guided bombs. One woman was killed, 19 people were injured.

Society • August 1, 08:21 PM • 36006 views
Body of person killed by Russian air bombs found under the rubble of educational institution in KhersonPhotoVideo

Russian troops launched an airstrike on an educational institution in Kherson, resulting in the death of a man. Rescuers completed search operations, extinguishing the fire despite drone attacks.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 11:47 AM • 4142 views
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 • 4401 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 • 4450 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 • 4462 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 • 4970 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 • 7573 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 • 3587 views