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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 Kherson, a Russian drone attacked a garbage truck: three utility workers were injured.

In the morning, an enemy FPV drone attacked a garbage truck in Kherson. Three employees of the municipal enterprise were injured and taken to the hospital with mine-explosive injuries.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 10:00 AM • 26974 views
In Kherson, employees of the MBA came under fire, one man was injured

During the loading of humanitarian aid, three social workers of the Kherson MBA came under fire. The official car was damaged, the driver was injured.

Society • May 16, 10:06 AM • 3287 views
Railway station in Kherson was damaged due to an enemy attack - Ukrzaliznytsia

This morning, Russian troops again shelled the railway infrastructure of Kherson. The station building was damaged, windows were broken, and there was minor damage to the car, but train traffic was not stopped.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 09:58 AM • 3488 views
Russians hit the center of Kherson and killed a woman - RMA

The Russian army shelled the Central district of Kherson with artillery. As a result of the shelling, a 49-year-old woman died, she received fatal injuries on the spot.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 11:58 AM • 2723 views
NMT-2025: difficulties in conducting testing, security challenges and attempts at fraud

In 2025, 312,000 participants registered for the NMT. The biggest challenges are security, air raids, electricity supply and attempts at fraud.

Society • May 13, 08:05 AM • 3099 views
Occupants launched an artillery strike on Kherson: a 76-year-old resident was injured

The Russian army shelled the Korabelny district of Kherson, injuring a 76-year-old local resident. She was hospitalized with explosive, traumatic brain injuries and other wounds.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 11:19 AM • 4692 views
The idea of creating a demilitarized zone is "not very alive" - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy stated that the idea of a 15-kilometer demilitarized zone is not viable, as it would leave Kherson, Kharkiv, and Sumy under fire. Ukraine has not received any official proposals.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 02:45 PM • 7451 views
A defector who served the occupiers in Kherson and tried to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine will spend 12 years behind bars

A resident of Kherson who worked for the occupiers as a dog handler was sentenced to 12 years in prison. After the liberation of the city, he tried to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine to avoid punishment, but was exposed.

Crimes and emergencies • May 8, 09:57 PM • 17321 views
UN: April was the month with the highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine since September 2024

April 2025 recorded the highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine since September 2024. At least 209 people were killed and another 1,146 were injured.

Society • May 8, 01:00 PM • 167007 views
Fedorov showed the effective work of "Snake": a newly created robot for demining

Minister Fedorov presented the "Snake" robot for demining, developed by Rovertech. It neutralizes explosives and clears the way for infantry, working even in difficult areas of the front.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 04:22 PM • 10483 views
In the Kherson region, Russians struck with ballistics, as a result of the Russian attacks, there is one dead and 7 wounded

Over the past day, Russian troops launched a ballistic missile strike on the Kherson district. As a result of enemy attacks, one person was killed and seven more were injured.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 05:59 AM • 5352 views
Russian attack on Kherson region: five wounded, over 20 objects damaged

As a result of shelling in the Kherson region, five people were injured. Houses, shops, a school and infrastructure facilities in 17 settlements were damaged.

Society • May 4, 09:59 AM • 8013 views
Rescuers showed the consequences of the enemy shelling of Kherson

As a result of enemy shelling in Kherson, three fires broke out, which were extinguished by the State Emergency Service. One person died, two were injured, a house, a car and outbuildings were on fire.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 06:41 PM • 13346 views
The Russian army attacked the center of Kherson: one person died, two were injured

The Russian army attacked the center of Kherson, killing one person and injuring two. Local authorities are urging residents to refrain from visiting the city center due to the activity of enemy drones.

Society • May 3, 04:35 PM • 10436 views
The situation on the Novopavlivka direction has significantly escalated: the enemy is rushing to the border of Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk regions - Voloshyn

The situation in the Novopavlivka direction has escalated, the enemy is rushing to the border of three regions. Russians have changed their tactics of shelling Kherson, hitting rescuers.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 02:21 PM • 9584 views
More than 90% of streets have been verified in the Unified State Register of Addresses - Ministry of Development

In Ukraine, more than 90% of streets have been verified in the Unified State Register of Addresses. 1284 communities have already gained access to the register, with particularly active users in the Zakarpattia, Volyn, and Kirovohrad regions.

Society • April 28, 03:00 PM • 5324 views
69 combat engagements took place at the front during the day: Russians shelled Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions - General Staff

69 combat engagements took place at the front on April 27. The enemy launched attacks on Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions, and also actively attacked in the Kupyansk, Lyman, and Pokrovsk directions.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 03:04 PM • 13554 views
The occupiers launched an air strike on Kherson: four people were injured, buildings were damaged

Russian troops launched an airstrike on the Dnipro district of Kherson, wounding four people. A medical facility, a private house and apartment buildings were damaged.

Society • April 27, 09:40 AM • 7507 views
Drone strike on Kropyvnytskyi: warehouse premises damaged, consequences are being eliminated

On the night of April 26, Russian drones attacked Kropyvnytskyi, damaging warehouses. There are no casualties, work is underway to eliminate the consequences of the attack.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 11:24 PM • 9298 views
In Kherson, the enemy attacked utility workers in the afternoon: there are wounded

Russian troops attacked the territory of KP "Parks of Kherson", four utility workers were wounded. Civilians were injured in the Dnipro district from UAV attacks.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 12:33 PM • 3908 views
In April, the Russian Federation significantly intensified missile strikes on densely populated cities of Ukraine, the number of victims increased - UN mission

In April, Russia significantly intensified missile strikes on densely populated cities of Ukraine, leading to an increase in civilian casualties. A 46% increase in casualties has been recorded.

Society • April 25, 10:31 AM • 8389 views
Russian attacks on Ukraine: occupants killed and wounded over 30 Ukrainian children in 3 days

Russian troops have killed one child and wounded over 30 in shelling of Ukrainian cities in the past three days. Since the beginning of the war, more than 2,546 children have been affected.

Society • April 25, 10:16 AM • 9744 views
Seeing off 2025: how to commemorate the dead and what are the safety measures this year

April 27, 2025, marks the beginning of the Commemorative Week – a time to honor the deceased. Traditions, permissions, prohibitions, and safety measures in various regions of Ukraine during the Commemorative Days.

Society • April 25, 05:56 AM • 167267 views
Traffic lights will be turned off in Kherson due to the activity of enemy UAVs - OVA

Traffic lights are being turned off in Kherson due to the activity of Russian UAVs. This is done to protect drivers, because stopping at a traffic light makes the car an easy target for drones.

Society • April 24, 12:13 PM • 5227 views
Man wounded during the enemy strike on April 22 has died in Kharkiv

On April 23, a man who was wounded during the Russian shelling on April 22 died in a Kharkiv hospital. Doctors fought for his life, but were unable to save him.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 12:38 PM • 8274 views
Zelenskyy: Ukraine does not rule out any format for a ceasefire and, in the future, for peace

Ukraine does not rule out any format of negotiations to achieve peace. Negotiations on a ceasefire are ongoing in London.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 11:47 AM • 5612 views
In Kherson region, the occupiers attacked an ambulance with a drone

A Russian drone dropped explosives on an ambulance in Komyshany, when medics were returning from a call. The crew was not injured, but the car was damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 07:12 PM • 4654 views
Putin is ready to stop the war in Ukraine along the current front line – FT

Putin offered Trump to stop the invasion of Ukraine along the current front line. Russia also rejected some US proposals, including the military presence of NATO countries in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 06:45 PM • 7844 views
Russia has chosen the path of terror: Lubinets reacts to the strikes on Ukrainian cities on April 22nd

Russians shelled residential buildings, a hospital, and educational institutions in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, and Kherson. Ombudsman Lubinets called on the world not to turn a blind eye to the crimes of the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 01:39 PM • 2819 views
In Kherson, Russians attacked a funeral procession with a drone on the territory of the hospital, already 6 wounded - CMA

A Russian drone attacked a funeral procession in Kherson, wounding six people. Among the victims are employees of the funeral service and a medical institution, aged 19 to 64.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 11:19 AM • 17531 views