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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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Consequences of the Russian attack: 2.5 thousand consumers in one of Kherson's neighborhoods are without electricity

A Russian strike damaged a critical infrastructure facility in Kherson. 2,500 consumers in one of the city's neighborhoods were left without electricity.

Society • February 18, 12:00 PM • 31944 views
Russian Federation helped to deport 6 Ukrainian children: former occupation official detained

The SBU detained a former teacher of a Kherson school who helped the occupiers take 6 children to Crimea. The suspect tried to avoid justice by hiding in Kyiv after the liberation of Kherson.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 10:28 AM • 26727 views
22 people died on the water in Ukraine over the week, including 6 children

Last week, 22 people, including 6 children, died on Ukrainian water bodies. The tragic incidents occurred in Kherson and Odesa regions, where children fell through the ice.

Society • February 17, 09:21 AM • 24313 views
How 3 years of war have affected small and medium-sized businesses: trends among individual entrepreneurs

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, 763,759 new individual entrepreneurs (FOP) have opened, and 684,995 have closed. The most popular sectors are retail trade and IT, and the share of women entrepreneurs has grown to 61%.

Society • February 17, 07:38 AM • 25544 views
Part of Kherson is without electricity due to enemy shelling - RMA

Hostile shelling in Kherson damaged power grids in Dniprovsky, Central and Korabelny districts. Power engineers are working to restore power supply.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 04:27 AM • 31108 views
Guerrillas disable the occupiers' electronic warfare system

An agent of the ATES movement from among the Russian military poured sugar into the fuel tank of the RP-377LA electronic warfare system. The malfunction was discovered only three days later, and the saboteur successfully escaped.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 04:16 AM • 31308 views
Snowstorms hit Ukraine: road workers assure that the main roads are passable

Snow has fallen in most of the territory of Ukraine, in the south - rain with snow. To ensure passage on roads of national importance, 1321 units of equipment and 1562 workers have been involved.

Society • February 15, 09:48 AM • 23579 views
Movement of enemy drones over five regions of Ukraine: where they are headed

Active movement of enemy drones was recorded in Ukrainian airspace over Kherson, Dnipro, Poltava, Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad regions. The greatest threat of attacks is in Kryvyi Rih, Poltava and Mykolaiv.

Society • February 14, 09:23 PM • 48505 views
Five children fell through the ice in Kherson region: two rescued, three are being searched

In the Velyko Oleksandrivska community in Kherson region, 5 children fell through the thin ice on the river. Two of the victims were rescued, while the search for three children, the youngest of whom is 9 years old, continues.

Society • February 13, 04:25 PM • 30864 views
Russian drone attacks civilian car in Kherson, one wounded

In the Korabelny district of Kherson, a Russian drone dropped explosives on a civilian car. A 24-year-old man suffered multiple injuries and was hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 06:48 PM • 32144 views
Russians shell a residential area of Kherson, a woman is killed

The occupants struck at residential areas of the Korabelny district of Kherson, killing a 69-year-old woman. The body of the deceased was taken out from under the rubble after a direct hit of an enemy shell into the house.

Society • February 12, 05:17 PM • 32271 views
Ex-prisoners deported from Kherson are stuck in Georgia without housing, food and documents

About 10 Ukrainian ex-prisoners deported from Kherson to Russia have found themselves without documents in Georgia. The people are waiting for a “white passport” from the Ukrainian embassy, having been left without housing and food.

Society • February 12, 04:21 PM • 47466 views
Occupants turn seized enterprises in Kherson region into military warehouses - partisans

ATES agents found a place of hidden storage of Russian military equipment at a seized enterprise in Kherson region. Trucks and BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles guarded by an occupation platoon are located at the facility.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 07:25 PM • 27314 views
Evening attack in Kherson: victim suffers multiple head injuries

A 54-year-old local resident was wounded as a result of an enemy strike in Dniprovsky district of Kherson. The man sustained a mine-blast injury, a head injury and a concussion.

Society • February 10, 09:27 PM • 30794 views
An elderly woman dies as a result of a drone attack in Kherson

A 72-year-old woman died in a Kherson hospital after being attacked by an enemy drone. A 42-year-old man was also reportedly killed in Beryslav by an explosive dropped from a UAV.

Society • February 10, 08:27 PM • 27964 views
Night attack by Russian drone claimed the life of a man in Kherson region

In the Kherson region, the Russian military attacked a 42-year-old resident of Beryslav with a drone. As a result of the explosives dropped from the UAV, the man sustained life-threatening injuries.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 06:44 AM • 26954 views
Explosions occurred in Kherson

Explosions were reported in Kherson.

Society • February 9, 08:12 PM • 47928 views
A Russian drone flies into an apartment in Kherson: a woman is injured

In Kherson, an occupant drone flew into the apartment of a 66-year-old woman, causing her serious injuries. The victim was hospitalized with mine-blast and craniocerebral injuries, her condition is assessed as moderate.

Society • February 9, 04:15 PM • 55241 views
Mother and child injured by Russian strike on Kherson: what is known about their condition

Three people were injured in the Russian shelling of Kherson - a mother with an 11-year-old son and a 57-year-old woman. All of the victims sustained injuries and contusions and are being provided with medical care.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 11:15 AM • 34300 views
Preservation of cultural heritage: philanthropists launch new grant competition

The MHP-Community Charitable Foundation together with the UCF have announced a competition “Culture in the Focus of Communities” with grants of up to UAH 1 million. Applications will be accepted until February 24, 2025 for legal entities and individuals.

Society • February 7, 03:24 PM • 38036 views
Russian attack claims life of critical infrastructure worker in Kherson, there are injured in the region

In the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, Russian occupants attacked a 37-year-old gas service worker with a drone during repair work. As a result of the attack, the man sustained life-threatening injuries.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 02:59 PM • 28127 views
Occupants shelled Kherson region: 1 person was killed, 5 others were wounded.

Enemy troops shelled settlements south of Kherson, damaging residential buildings. One person was killed and five were wounded in the attacks.

Society • February 7, 06:08 AM • 28744 views
Zelensky is outraged by MPs' constant foreign business trips

The President expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that many MPs are constantly on business trips abroad. He emphasized that MPs should work in Ukraine, especially in the frontline regions.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 06:13 PM • 51026 views
A veteran futsal team has appeared in Ukraine with the support of the MHP Next Door program

A futsal tournament among military and veterans was held in Vyshhorod, where the Cherkasy Kozaky team took second place. The team receives support under the MHP Next Door program and brings together military personnel from different fronts.

Society • February 6, 03:34 PM • 26643 views
In Kherson an enemy drone dropped an unknown object on an invincibility point - CMA

In the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, a drone dropped a suspicious object on the territory of the indestructibility checkpoint. The work of the checkpoint has been temporarily suspended, and the relevant services are working at the site.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 11:59 AM • 26482 views
Kherson region: one person killed in Russian attacks, number of injured in 24 hours doubles

Over the past day, Russian troops attacked 37 settlements in Kherson region. As a result of the shelling, 1 person was killed, 18 were wounded, and residential buildings and social infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 07:33 AM • 25290 views
Russian army strikes at Kherson and region: one killed, police officers among the injured

Russian troops conducted a series of attacks with drones and artillery in Kherson and the region. The attacks killed one civilian and injured 18 people, including three police officers.

Society • February 5, 11:37 AM • 29487 views
In Kherson and the suburbs 8 people have been injured by Russian drone strikes since morning

In Kherson and the suburbs, 8 people were injured in the morning attacks by Russian drones. Among the victims are residents of Antonivka and Kindiyka, one man is in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 07:59 AM • 26051 views
Four people injured in morning Russian drone attack on Kherson

Russian forces launched a drone attack on Kherson, injuring four men aged 31 to 52. The victims sustained explosive injuries and wounds to their limbs and were taken to hospital.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 06:03 AM • 25316 views
Russian drone attacks pensioner in Kherson region

In the village of Mykilske in the Kherson region, Russian troops attacked a 73-year-old man with a drone. The victim sustained an explosive injury and leg wounds and was taken to the hospital.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 07:00 AM • 32989 views