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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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A thousand drones have already been delivered to the Ukrainian military via the DOT-Chain Defence system

The first thousand FPV drones, ordered through the DOT-Chain Defence system, have already been delivered to the military in the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Kherson directions. 12 brigades placed 43 orders for almost 7,000 drones with a total value of over UAH 245 million.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 06:34 PM • 7395 views
Russians attacked an educational institution in the center of Kherson and wounded a woman with a dronePhoto

Russian military attacked an educational institution in Kherson, damaging the building. Also, an occupier's drone wounded a 26-year-old girl in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 11:15 AM • 2737 views
In the north, the Defense Forces are moving to counter-offensive actions - AFU officer

Ukrainian military personnel are stabilizing the situation in the north and moving to counter-offensive actions. AFU officer Andriy Tkachuk stated that there is no physical threat to Kherson.

War in Ukraine • August 11, 01:15 PM • 13039 views
Occupiers attacked an apartment building in Kherson region with dronesPhoto

Russian military struck a residential building in the village of Dudchany, Kherson region. The facade, roof, and windows were damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 10:18 AM • 4984 views
Russian strike on a minibus in the Kherson suburbs: patrol police showed the first minutes after arriving to helpVideo

An enemy kamikaze drone hit a regular bus near Kherson. Two people died, sixteen were injured.

Society • August 9, 10:59 AM • 5119 views
Russians attacked a minibus in the Kherson suburbs with a drone again, injuring police officersPhoto

Russian military personnel repeatedly attacked a minibus in the Kherson suburbs, injuring three police officers. This happened after a deadly strike that claimed the lives of two civilians and wounded sixteen.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 08:39 AM • 5332 views
Number of injured in the Russian drone attack on a shuttle bus increased to 16

Two people died in the suburbs of Kherson as a result of a drone attack on a shuttle bus. Sixteen civilians were injured and hospitalized, two of them in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 07:41 AM • 4192 views
Russians attacked a shuttle bus in the Kherson suburbs: there are dead and woundedPhoto

On August 9, 2025, Russian troops attacked a shuttle bus in the Kherson suburbs with a drone. Two civilians were killed, six people received injuries of varying severity.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 06:55 AM • 4004 views
1411 people have already been evacuated from the Korabel microdistrict in Kherson

1411 people, including 56 children, have been evacuated from the Korabel microdistrict in Kherson after Russian airstrikes. Authorities urge residents to temporarily leave and provide assistance with housing and documents.

Society • August 8, 10:53 PM • 4954 views
In the Kherson region, 90 people, including one child, have died due to Russian drone attacks since the beginning of the year.Video

Since the beginning of 2025, 89 adults and one child have died, and 893 people, including 14 children, have been injured in the Kherson region as a result of Russian drone attacks. Over the past day, four victims have sustained mine-blast injuries.

Society • August 7, 02:12 PM • 3381 views
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New build market in Ukraine in 2025: how the war changed the construction map

In 2025, Ukraine's new build market is recovering unevenly: western and central regions show growth, while frontline areas are stagnating. The expert advises investing in undervalued Kyiv and Odesa, as well as in Volyn and Ternopil regions.

Economy • August 7, 09:40 AM • 99314 views
Defense Forces to receive DELTA combat digital ecosystem - ShmyhalVideo

Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced the implementation of the DELTA combat digital ecosystem at all levels of the Defense Forces. The system allows seeing the battlefield in real time and exchanging information, supporting the destruction of over 2000 enemy targets daily.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 06:14 PM • 10951 views
The enemy seeks to take control of the islands: Russia has increased the number of assault operations in the Kherson direction - Voloshyn

Russian troops have significantly increased the number of assault operations in the Kherson direction, especially in the island zone. The enemy seeks to take control of the islands to get closer to the Dnipro and land on the right bank.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 01:48 PM • 3324 views
Russian strike on the bridge in Kherson: Southern Defense Forces spokesman reported that the enemy partially destroyed it

Russian troops partially destroyed the bridge in Kherson a few days ago, causing disruptions. This is called terrorism, as the enemy tried to cut off civilians.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 12:59 PM • 5016 views
Zelenskyy reacted to Russia's night attack: there was a "deliberate strike on preparations for the heating season"PhotoVideo

President Zelenskyy commented on Russia's night attacks on Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions, which resulted in casualties and infrastructure damage. He emphasized the need to increase pressure on the Kremlin to end the war.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 07:18 AM • 3591 views
Ordered a Grad strike on the center of Kherson: Russian artillery regiment commander Zharkov заочно received a life sentence

A Ukrainian court заочно sentenced Lieutenant Colonel Dmytro Zharkov to life imprisonment for a missile strike on Kherson in December 2022. The shelling killed 13 people, injured 60, and destroyed civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 01:30 PM • 3806 views
Russian UAV attacked a young woman in Kherson

On the evening of August 3, a 23-year-old resident of Kherson sustained an explosive injury as a result of a Russian UAV attack. The victim was taken to the hospital.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 12:39 AM • 58270 views
Since the beginning of this day, there have been 153 combat engagements at the front: the hottest spots are in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions

On August 3, 153 combat engagements took place at the front. Ukrainian forces repelled 38 attacks in the Pokrovsk direction and 25 in the Lyman direction, holding back the enemy's offensive.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 07:35 PM • 10950 views
Almost 40 battles in the Pokrovsk direction, the enemy is also pressing on a number of towns, including Novokhatske and Zaporizhzhia - General Staff

Over the past day, 116 combat engagements took place at the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, 38 attacks were recorded, the occupiers are also pressing on Zaporizhzhia and Temirivka.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 04:26 PM • 6258 views
Estonia handed over 22 police vehicles to Ukraine

Estonia sent 22 police vehicles to Ukraine, including Volkswagen Amarok, Škoda Scala, and Nissan Patrol. They are intended for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and the police of Kherson, Zhytomyr, Sumy, and Chernihiv.

Auto • August 3, 02:39 PM • 6207 views
138 combat engagements recorded at the front, enemy intensifies attacks in six directions - General Staff

Over the past day, 138 combat engagements took place, the enemy launched three missile and 67 air strikes. The Defense Forces hit nine areas of personnel concentration and five artillery pieces of the enemy.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 06:16 AM • 4860 views
Two people killed, ten wounded due to enemy strikes in Kherson Oblast – OMA

During the day, Kherson Oblast was subjected to shelling, air strikes, and drone attacks. Two people were killed, ten were wounded, and residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 05:57 AM • 4883 views
Over the day, five civilians were killed in Donetsk region, and 11 more were wounded

On August 2, as a result of enemy shelling in Donetsk region, 5 civilians were killed and 11 more were wounded. The total number of victims is given without taking into account the temporarily occupied Mariupol and Volnovakha.

Society • August 3, 05:43 AM • 6822 views
Missile strike on Mykolaiv: 7 injured, damaged houses, post office branchPhoto

On the evening of August 2, Mykolaiv was subjected to a missile strike, which resulted in the destruction of three private houses and damage to 23 private, 12 apartment buildings, six cars, a post office, and a building materials store. Seven people were injured, four of them received medical care on the spot, three were hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 04:58 AM • 5700 views
Russian drones attacked Chuhuiv: houses damaged, casualties reported in the city

On the night of August 3, Russian drones damaged private houses in Chuhuiv, as a result of which three women suffered an acute stress reaction. Emergency services are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 11:02 PM • 4677 views
Elderly woman injured in air strike on Kherson

As a result of a Russian air strike on Kherson on August 2, an 80-year-old woman was injured. She sustained a concussion and craniocerebral injuries.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 08:36 PM • 4631 views
Strike on bridge in Kherson: logistics complicated, residents urged to evacuate (video)Video

The Russian army attacked Kherson with two guided aerial bombs, damaging the bridge to the Korabel microdistrict. Local residents are urged to evacuate due to complicated logistics and lack of gas.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 08:24 PM • 10558 views
Since the beginning of the day, 104 combat engagements have taken place at the front: most of them in the Lyman and Pokrovsk directions

On August 2, 104 combat engagements took place at the front. Ukrainian soldiers in the Pokrovsk direction neutralized 111 occupiers and destroyed a UAV control antenna.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 07:54 PM • 4056 views
Power outage in Kherson: causes being investigated - OMA

Power supply disappeared in Kherson after a missile threat warning. Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration Oleksandr Prokudin reported that the causes are being investigated.

Society • August 2, 07:35 PM • 5876 views
172 battles took place at the front in 24 hours: the Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding back the enemy in more than 10 directions (maps)Photo

On August 1, 172 combat engagements took place at the front. The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit seven areas of concentration of personnel and two enemy artillery systems.

War in Ukraine • August 2, 05:59 AM • 7022 views