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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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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 • 5364 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 • 3250 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 • 2935 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 • 3132 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 • 3106 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 • 153906 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 • 3226 views
First foreign Minister of Foreign Affairs visited Kherson after de-occupation: Lithuanian minister came to town with Sybiha

Andriy Sybiha and Kęstutis Budrys familiarized themselves with the situation in the city, visited infrastructure facilities and discussed increasing aid. The Lithuanian Minister became the first to visit Kherson after de-occupation.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 11:30 AM • 3210 views
Enemy attacks on the Kherson community: four wounded, houses damaged - MBA

Russian troops continue to shell the Kherson community, injuring four people. Houses and social infrastructure facilities in Antonivka, Kherson, Sadove, and Prydniprovske were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 01:42 PM • 2900 views
Russians shelled Kherson at night: a couple died

At night, Russian troops shelled the Korabelny district of Kherson, hitting residential buildings. A couple died, two apartment buildings and private houses were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 06:59 AM • 3823 views
The Korabelny district in Kherson is de-energized due to shelling

On June 6, 2025, Russian troops shelled the Korabelny district of Kherson, as a result of which part of the city was left without electricity. During the restoration work, water will be supplied according to the schedule.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 04:30 AM • 4202 views
Enemy strong point destroyed by ammunition over 100 kg: a new type of weapon was tested in the Kherson direction

A new type of weapon from Brave1 was successfully tested in the Kherson direction. The enemy's strong point was destroyed by ammunition weighing over 100 kg.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 06:45 PM • 7656 views
Zelenskyy: Russians are sick with war, hatred and the desire to destroy life

Zelenskyy said that the Russians hit Kherson and Pryluky, killing a rescuer and his family. The aggressor can only be defeated by the force of sanctions, diplomacy, weapons and technology.

Society • June 5, 05:46 PM • 3706 views
Zelenskyy reported the destruction of the Kherson Regional State Administration by Russian air bombs

Russian forces completely destroyed the building of the Kherson Regional State Administration with airstrikes. President Zelenskyy emphasized that it was a deliberate act of aggression that had no military sense.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 02:43 PM • 3476 views
General Staff: Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka and Toretsk directions are the hottest today

Since the beginning of the day, 99 combat clashes have taken place, most of them in the Pokrovsky, Novopavlivka and Toretsky directions. The enemy is attacking border communities with artillery.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 01:58 PM • 3617 views
Russians destroy Kherson RSA building with second strike in a day

Russian troops struck the center of Kherson, destroying the Kherson Regional State Administration building. Information regarding casualties is being clarified, and there is damage to the City Council building.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 01:05 PM • 3081 views
In Donetsk region, Russians shelled rescuers who were eliminating the consequences of an enemy strike: a driver of the State Emergency Service was wounded

A firefighter driver was injured in the shelling. In Nikopol, a man was injured by a drone, and in Kherson, the Russians dropped KABs on the city center.

Society • June 5, 10:45 AM • 2736 views
Russia strikes Kherson city center with KABs: damaged buildings of the Regional State Administration and City Council

Russian troops dropped four KABs on the center of Kherson, damaging the building of the Regional State Administration, the City Council and other objects. Two people were injured, four were rescued from the basement.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 07:21 AM • 2575 views
Russians launched an air strike on Kherson in the morning: there are wounded

In the morning, Russian troops launched an air strike on Kherson, as a result of which two men received explosive injuries. Over the past day, 2 people died and 10 were injured in Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 05:49 AM • 2976 views
In Kherson, a morning attack by a Russian drone has claimed the life of one person, with three others injured

In the morning, Russian troops attacked Kherson with drones, killing a 49-year-old local resident and injuring three others. Over the past day, 8 people were injured in the region due to Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • June 4, 07:24 AM • 2851 views
Zelenskyy appointed Yaroslav Shanko as head of the Kherson City Military Administration: details of the decree

Deputy Head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration Yaroslav Shanko has headed the city military administration. He replaced Roman Mrochko, who had been in charge of the administration since March 2023.

Society • June 3, 04:04 PM • 6198 views
Russia shelled Kherson region: two dead, a child among 11 wounded

On June 2, the Russians shelled Kherson region with artillery and drones, killing two people. 11 civilians were injured, including a five-year-old child.

Society • June 2, 04:18 PM • 3295 views
In Kherson – 2, in Kyiv – 10: how many years do Ukrainians need to save up for their own apartment

Ukrainians need 5-7 years to buy a one-room apartment, saving their entire salary. In front-line cities such as Kherson, this period is less than two years.

Society • June 2, 03:52 PM • 5193 views
In Kherson, a Russian drone attacked a medical vehicle: the driver was killed, two medics were injured

Russians attacked a medical vehicle with a drone in Kherson, the driver was killed. Two polyclinic employees were injured, the vehicle burned to the ground.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 02:59 PM • 2316 views
Russian attack on Kherson: a 66-year-old man died

On the night of May 31, the occupiers shelled the Dnipro district of Kherson. As a result of the shelling, a 66-year-old man was mortally wounded.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 04:44 AM • 28128 views
Worked for the Russians and "lay low" after de-occupation: 4 collaborators detained in Kherson

The SBU and police detained four collaborators in Kherson. They worked in the occupation administration and prisons during the occupation of the city, and they face up to 15 years in prison.

Society • May 30, 05:32 PM • 6814 views
In Beryslav, Kherson region, a Russian drone killed two civilians

On the morning of May 29, Russian troops attacked Beryslav with a drone, killing two men. A criminal investigation has been launched into the war crime.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 10:35 AM • 3068 views
The UN concluded that Russian drone strikes on civilians in Kherson region are crimes against humanity: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted

The UN Commission has established that Russian forces committed crimes against humanity by attacking civilians with drones in Kherson region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for increased pressure on the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 04:38 PM • 3682 views
More than 200 Ukrainian prisoners of war died in Russian prisons: expert examinations indicate systematic torture - Associated Press

Since the beginning of the invasion, over 200 Ukrainian prisoners of war have died in Russian detention facilities. Examinations of the bodies have revealed numerous traces of violence, torture, and lack of medical care.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 08:29 AM • 3796 views
In Kherson, Russians attacked public utilities workers with a drone: six injured

Russian forces attacked public utilities workers in Kherson with a drone, dropping explosives on a car. As a result of the attack, six people suffered mine-explosive injuries and contusions.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 08:10 AM • 3131 views