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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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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 • 9306 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 • 3913 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 • 8410 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 • 9821 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 • 167325 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 • 5239 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 • 8285 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 • 5628 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 • 4695 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 • 7866 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 • 2831 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 • 17539 views
In Kherson, Russians attacked a hospital with drones: reports of 4 injured

Russian forces attacked a hospital in Kherson with drones, injuring four men. Also, over the past day, the occupiers shelled more than 30 settlements in the region, resulting in deaths and injuries.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 10:18 AM • 6058 views
Morning Russian drone attack in Kherson region killed a woman, there are injured

In the morning of April 21, 2025, Russian troops attacked the village of Bilozerka in the Kherson region with drones. As a result, a 72-year-old woman who was on the street died, and two men were injured.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 07:53 AM • 3781 views
Russian strike in Stanislav, Kherson region, killed a man

In Stanislav, Kherson region, a man died due to a Russian strike on April 19. Born in 1967, he sustained life-threatening injuries from the enemy's combined attack.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 05:19 AM • 4629 views
In Zaporizhzhia, a Russian drone wounded a man during a "truce"

On April 19, around 8:00 PM, in the village of Prymorske, Zaporizhzhia region, an enemy drone attacked a car. As a result, a 42-year-old man was injured, and his car was damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 07:58 PM • 4975 views
Ceasefire without a ceasefire: the NSDC stated that the occupiers continue to fire in all directions

Russia announced an "Easter ceasefire," but continues fire in all directions, especially in the East. According to the NSDC and the OP, strikes on civilians are being recorded, particularly on a house in Kherson.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 04:40 PM • 8008 views
16-year-old boy, wounded on his birthday, died after Russian airstrike on Kherson

In Kherson, a 16-year-old boy was wounded on his birthday during shelling on April 17. He died in hospital from severe injuries.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 06:43 AM • 5247 views
Russia is disrupting Trump's peace efforts in Ukraine and intensifying attacks - Kovalenko

Russia pretends to be interested in peace, but is increasing assaults and attacking energy facilities in Ukraine, disrupting US efforts. The Kremlin is building an alternative reality in relations with the US.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 01:08 PM • 10196 views
russia is attacking energy facilities, including in frontline regions - Ministry of Energy

russia continues to attack Ukraine's energy facilities, especially in the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions, despite agreements on an energy truce.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 06:46 AM • 6394 views
The number of deaths in Kherson due to the Russian airstrike has risen to two

The number of deaths as a result of the Russian airstrike on the Tavriyskyi microdistrict of Kherson has risen to two. It is also known about five injured, among the dead is the father of a teenager.

Society • April 17, 03:01 PM • 10469 views
Hottest on the Pokrovsk direction: more than half of 79 battles

The Defense Forces of Ukraine are restraining the advance of the occupiers. The largest number of battles occurred in the Pokrovsk direction, where more than half of the 79 combat clashes took place.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 02:21 PM • 8899 views
Russians attacked Kherson from the air: a 15-year-old child was seriously injured

In the morning, the Russians attacked Kherson. A 15-year-old child was seriously injured, doctors are fighting for her life. Three men were also injured, one of them will be treated on an outpatient basis.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 08:55 AM • 8561 views
In Kherson, a Russian drone attacked an ambulance: medics wounded

Russian troops attacked the Dnipro district of Kherson with a drone, damaging an ambulance. A paramedic and a driver were injured, and an investigation has been launched.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 07:59 AM • 4621 views
Kherson region shelled: 1 person killed and 15 injured, including a child

Terrorist forces shelled the Kherson region, damaging residential areas and infrastructure. One person was killed, 15 were injured, including 1 child, and there was a lot of destruction.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 05:04 AM • 4677 views
92 battles per day: occupiers attacked 29 times in the Pokrovsk direction

Since the beginning of the day, 92 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The hottest situation is in the Pokrovsk direction, where the occupiers tried to break through the defense 29 times.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 07:58 PM • 6273 views
70 battles at the front: more than a third in the Pokrovsk direction

The Defense Forces of Ukraine are deterring the occupiers' offensive. The enemy is most active in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Toretsk directions, launching air strikes on cities and villages.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 01:46 PM • 5828 views
Are journalists to blame for Russian shelling? The General Staff promised to revise the video after criticism

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine responded to criticism regarding the video, where reports were called a possible cause of shelling. The military assured that they did not blame journalists, the video will be revised.

Society • April 16, 01:14 PM • 6020 views
Head of the Kherson City Military Administration reported that he came under enemy fire

Russian terrorists shelled the Central district of Kherson, but the Kherson land saved. The Russian army is hindering the elimination of the consequences of the shelling.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 05:49 AM • 4036 views
The aggressor shelled the Kherson region: 8 wounded, including a child

Enemy troops shelled residential areas and infrastructure of Kherson region, 8 people were injured, including a child. Houses and cars were damaged.

Society • April 15, 05:06 AM • 6230 views