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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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Air defense forces shot down a Russian drone over Dnipropetrovsk region: videoVideo

Air defense forces shot down an enemy drone in the sky over Dnipropetrovsk region. This was reported by the head of the Dnipropetrovsk OVA Serhiy Lysak.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 09:39 AM • 3740 views
Russian attack on Kherson on July 11: cyclist killed by drone strike

On July 11, Russian occupiers killed a resident of Kherson by attacking him with a strike drone while he was riding a bicycle in the Dniprovskyi district. The man sustained injuries incompatible with life.

Society • July 11, 08:53 AM • 4263 views
A Russian shelling of Kherson region on July 11: medical facility damaged, injured reported

On July 11, Russians shelled a healthcare facility in Bilozerka, Kherson region, damaging the building. A patient and two employees were injured, sustaining explosive and shrapnel wounds.

War in Ukraine • July 11, 07:22 AM • 3240 views
Putin played his cards badly, relations with Trump escalated - NYT

Relations between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have escalated, despite Trump's previous promises regarding Ukraine. Putin rejected Trump's ceasefire proposals, continuing the offensive, which led to a change in the American president's position.

Politics • July 10, 07:04 PM • 12506 views
Russian military shelled Kherson: three wounded

On July 9, around 10:30 PM, the Russian military shelled the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson with artillery. As a result of the shelling, three people sustained injuries of varying severity.

War in Ukraine • July 9, 09:31 PM • 4677 views
Russia shelled the Kherson railway station again: what is known

Russian troops shelled the baggage compartment of the Kherson station, damaging the building and blowing out windows. Eight people who were in the shelter were not injured, trains are running on schedule.

War in Ukraine • July 9, 05:44 PM • 2116 views
Ukrzaliznytsia appoints additional train service Chop - Lviv: how it will run

Ukrzaliznytsia is launching an additional daytime train No. 218/217 in test mode, which will connect Zakarpattia with Lviv region on July 17, 19, and 25. It will have convenient connections to international and domestic flights.

Society • July 9, 04:38 PM • 7239 views
Helped the occupiers guard the captured railway: two traitors to be tried in Kherson

The SBI has completed its investigation into two former railway workers who voluntarily cooperated with the enemy during the occupation of Kherson. They headed the cargo security department and organized a logistics hub for supplying weapons and ammunition to Russian units.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 01:06 PM • 1703 views
Russian drone attacked the center of Kherson in the morning, there are casualties

In the morning, a Russian drone attacked a civilian car in the center of Kherson. A 51-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man sustained blast and shrapnel wounds.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 06:49 AM • 1691 views
Real estate market: where buying a home will be cheapest

One-room and three-room apartments are cheapest in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Mykolaiv, and Kharkiv. Two-room apartments are available in Chernihiv, Khmelnytskyi, and Poltava.

Society • July 7, 08:54 AM • 4836 views
Russian UAV dropped explosives on a resident of Kherson

In Kherson on July 6, a Russian drone dropped explosives, as a result of which a 61-year-old man sustained an explosive injury and shrapnel wound to the thigh. The victim is receiving medical assistance.

War in Ukraine • July 6, 09:06 PM • 1762 views
Russian Federation attacked Sumy region with drones: there is one dead and wounded

On July 6, the Russian army attacked the Sumy community with four drones. As a result of the shelling, one person was killed, one was wounded, 25 houses were damaged, and 5 were completely destroyed.

War in Ukraine • July 6, 06:16 PM • 2208 views
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 • 2623 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 • 12307 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 • 1914 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 • 1909 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 • 3782 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 • 25497 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 • 1393 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 • 1376 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 • 2094 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 • 1971 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 • 1866 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 • 7517 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 • 2828 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 • 3056 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 • 2270 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 • 5785 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 • 3310 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 • 3712 views