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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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In Kharkiv and Kherson, rescuers were repeatedly attacked by the invader at the scene of a fire

In Kharkiv and Kherson, State Emergency Service rescuers were repeatedly attacked by the enemy while extinguishing fires caused by shelling. Two fire tank trucks were damaged, and no personnel were injured.

Society • July 6, 07:56 AM • 2592 views
Kherson region: Russia attacked dozens of settlements, damaging houses, gas pipeline

Over the past day, July 4-5, the Russian army attacked almost 50 settlements in the Kherson region, damaging dozens of residential buildings, a gas pipeline, and a gas station. Among the damaged objects are 2 multi-story buildings and 26 private houses.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 05:41 AM • 12261 views
Russian Federation attacked Kherson in the morning: a 24-year-old woman was injured

In the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, a Russian drone dropped ammunition on a 24-year-old woman. The victim was hospitalized with an explosive injury and shrapnel wounds to her legs.

War in Ukraine • July 5, 04:49 AM • 1898 views
Russian drone attacked a resident of Komyshany: man sustained a mine-explosive injury

On July 4, the Russian army attacked a 53-year-old resident of Komyshany near Kherson with a drone. The man was hospitalized with a mine-explosive injury.

War in Ukraine • July 4, 08:12 PM • 1891 views
12.5% of city council deputies in regional centers of Ukraine prematurely terminated their powers since 2020 - study

Since 2020, 145 deputies of city councils in regional centers of Ukraine (12. 5%) have prematurely terminated their powers. Kropyvnytskyi region is the only one operating with its initial composition, while in Kherson, the number of deputies who resigned their mandates is 37%.

Politics • July 4, 02:20 PM • 3753 views
Ukraine returned military personnel and civilians from Russian captivity: new details

On July 4, Ukraine and Russia conducted a prisoner exchange, as a result of which servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including defenders of Mariupol, as well as civilians, returned home. Among those released are both soldiers and officers, aged 20 to 59.

Society • July 4, 10:45 AM • 25482 views
Russian strikes on Kherson Oblast: intensity of enemy attacks is high

The head of the Kherson Oblast Military Administration, Oleksandr Prokudin, reported on the high intensity of Russian strikes on the region. Over the past month, the occupiers fired about 7,300 shells, resulting in 29 deaths, including 1 child, and 252 adults and 3 children wounded.

Society • July 3, 10:51 AM • 1380 views
Russian drones attacked medical facility in Kherson: damaged ambulances

In the Dnipro district of Kherson, the occupiers attacked a medical facility with drones, damaging several ambulances, civilian cars, and windows. There were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • July 3, 06:47 AM • 1352 views
Russians dropped explosives on a man in Kherson

On the morning of July 3, a 74-year-old man in Kherson was injured as a result of explosives dropped from a Russian drone. The victim was hospitalized in a moderately severe condition with a concussion and injuries.

War in Ukraine • July 3, 04:37 AM • 2074 views
Night attack in Dnipropetrovsk region: 8 UAVs shot down, there is destruction and casualties

8 enemy drones were shot down in Dnipropetrovsk region on the night of July 2, but the attacks led to damage to enterprises, a farm, buildings, and power lines. A 69-year-old woman was injured.

Society • July 2, 05:54 AM • 1931 views
Russian army shelled a hospital in Kherson with artillery: 8 people injured (photo)

Russians attacked a hospital in Kherson, as a result of which five patients and three nurses were injured. The building of the healthcare facility was destroyed.

War in Ukraine • July 2, 04:13 AM • 1835 views
Sun and warmth: Ukraine plunges into summer weather, rains leave the regions

On July 2, an anticyclone from Western Europe will bring clear weather without precipitation to most of Ukraine; daytime air temperatures will reach +29°. Short-term rains and thunderstorms are possible on the Left Bank.

Weather and environment • July 2, 03:15 AM • 7477 views
Extremely difficult to return: Russia makes it impossible to search for abducted Ukrainian children - Guardian

According to The Guardian, Russia continues to massively abduct Ukrainian children, holding about 35,000 missing. Families are forced to take risks to retrieve children, who are often moved to military camps or orphanages.

Society • June 27, 12:43 PM • 2791 views
Kherson region should be prepared for a prolonged absence of electricity due to the Russian attack on the energy sector - RMA

Russian troops attacked an energy facility, which led to power outages in a number of settlements in the Kherson region. Residents are urged to prepare for a prolonged absence of electricity.

Society • June 27, 11:16 AM • 3033 views
Power outages in Kherson due to enemy attacks

Power supply disruptions have been recorded in Kherson as a result of enemy shelling. Specialists are currently assessing the extent of the damage and determining the timeframe for restoration works.

Society • June 27, 08:41 AM • 2248 views
Significant enemy movement recorded in Mariupol: what is known

Significant movement of Russian troops and armored vehicles has been recorded in temporarily occupied Mariupol. Movement was observed in several directions, from Rostov Oblast and Crimea, including tanks and BMPs.

War in Ukraine • June 27, 07:27 AM • 5762 views
Prisoner exchange on June 26: A group under 25 years old and with health problems has been returned

Ukraine has returned home a group of Defenders under the age of 25, defenders with injuries and health problems. The vast majority of those released were held in captivity for more than three years, including those captured during the defense of Mariupol.

Society • June 26, 02:30 PM • 3265 views
Kherson hit: water supply facility damaged, water supply disruptions possible

Kherson came under shelling, as a result of which the city's water supply facility was damaged. Possible water supply disruptions in some areas, utility workers are working on restoration.

War in Ukraine • June 21, 09:41 PM • 3705 views
Kherson attacked by enemy at night: there is a victim

The Russian army shelled the Central district of Kherson, damaging apartment buildings. An 85-year-old woman sustained blast and craniocerebral injuries, contusion, and a leg wound.

War in Ukraine • June 21, 06:30 AM • 3556 views
In the Kherson region, Russian troops struck a unit of the State Emergency Service: three rescuers were injured

Russian troops attacked a unit of the State Emergency Service in the Kherson region, injuring three rescuers. Two emergency medical workers were also injured by dropping explosives from a drone.

War in Ukraine • June 18, 10:19 AM • 2686 views
In Kherson, 14 people have already been injured in one district due to Russian drone attacks this morning

As a result of enemy drone attacks in the Dnipro district of Kherson, at least 14 people have been injured. Earlier it was reported about 11 victims.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 09:56 AM • 2875 views
Kherson under enemy drone attack: Russians change tactics, 11 wounded in an hour

Russian troops are massively attacking the Dnipro district of Kherson with drones, at least 11 people have been injured in an hour. Also, the occupiers shelled Novokairy and Bilozerka, there is a dead and wounded.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 08:20 AM • 3536 views
Russian troops shelled Kherson region: a child died, four wounded

As a result of Russian shelling of the Kherson region, an 11-year-old child died, and four more people were injured. The enemy attacked with artillery and drones, houses, a gas station and a school were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 09:31 AM • 5411 views
The most expensive rental housing in Ukraine is in Zakarpattia and Lviv regions

In May 2025, Zakarpattia and Lviv regions topped the ranking of the most expensive rental housing in Ukraine. The average rental cost here reaches almost 12 thousand hryvnias.

Economy • June 13, 04:09 PM • 5197 views
Another stage of the exchange: new footage of released warriors

Severely wounded and sick Ukrainian defenders, including the defenders of Mariupol, have been released from Russian captivity. They will receive medical assistance, rehabilitation, and payments.

Society • June 12, 01:59 PM • 3180 views
The bad weather left part of the residents without electricity in three regions, in Kherson there are restrictions due to the Russian attack - Ukrenergo

Due to bad weather, 76 settlements in three regions were left without electricity. There are electricity restrictions in Kherson due to the enemy attack, and trolleybus traffic has also been stopped.

Society • June 12, 09:25 AM • 2883 views
Water supply schedules introduced in Kherson due to power outages - MBA

Water supply schedules have been introduced in Kherson: from 7:00 to 9:00 and from 17:00 to 19:00. This is due to power outages caused by shelling by Russian troops.

Society • June 11, 04:03 PM • 3101 views
There have been power outages in Kherson: trolleybuses stopped due to work on power grids

Trolleybus traffic was temporarily suspended in Kherson on June 19 due to the need for urgent work on power grids. Experts warn that the work may last up to 3 hours.

Society • June 11, 09:39 AM • 3093 views
A "Strawberry Moon" has risen over Ukraine: users share photos on social media

On the evening of June 10, Ukrainians observed a full moon, which was called "strawberry. " It will not be possible to see it again until 2043.

Society • June 10, 08:02 PM • 153879 views
Russians attacked Kherson with a drone: a woman was injured

Russian military attacked a civilian car in Kherson, dropping explosives from a drone. A 61-year-old woman was injured, but refused hospitalization.

Society • June 10, 04:07 PM • 3207 views