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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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A woman died in Kherson as a result of shelling by Russian troops

Russian troops shelled Kherson, killing a 42-year-old woman. As a result of the artillery shelling, she sustained injuries incompatible with life.

Society • March 13, 04:21 AM • 29992 views
Russian troops are massively shelling Kherson - MBA

On the night of March 13, Russian troops carried out massive shelling of Kherson. The head of the MBA called on residents of the city to remain in shelters for their safety.

Society • March 12, 11:06 PM • 35181 views
In Kherson, Russians attacked a man on the balcony with a drone: details

Russian occupiers attacked a 61-year-old Kherson resident on the balcony with a drone. The man was hospitalized with numerous injuries, doctors assess his condition as moderate.

Crimes and emergencies • March 12, 05:58 PM • 36357 views
In Kherson, the heating season is gradually coming to an end

In Kherson, centralized heating for social facilities and most consumers will be stopped from March 12. Houses with individual heating will continue to receive heat until April 30.

Society • March 10, 12:45 PM • 17304 views
Russian drones attacked civilians in Kherson: three injured

In the Dnipro district of Kherson, three local residents were injured as a result of an attack by Russian drones. Over the past day, the occupiers shelled 30 settlements in the region, wounding 9 people.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 07:15 AM • 16865 views
The Russian Federation attacks Ukraine with "Shaheds": explosions were heard in the Zaporizhzhia region

Russian troops launched strike drones over the territory of Ukraine on the evening of March 8. Drones were recorded in the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 07:22 PM • 35257 views
46 children were abducted during the capture of Kherson: suspicion has been reported against the heads of the Crimean "Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation"

The Security Service of Ukraine reported suspicion against two heads of the Crimean "Ministry of Health" of the Russian Federation for the abduction of children from Kherson. Skorupskyi and Liaskovskyi transported 46 children aged 1 to 5 years to Simferopol.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 11:28 AM • 16069 views
Shelling in Kherson region: one person died, four others were injured

Enemy troops shelled 27 settlements in the Kherson region, damaging 35 private houses and infrastructure. As a result of the attacks, one person died and four were injured.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 06:09 AM • 26647 views
Tragic consequences of the night shelling of Kherson: a civilian resident was killed

As a result of the night shelling of the Ship District of Kherson, a 55-year-old man was killed. The day before, a 51-year-old local resident was seriously injured in a drone attack.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 05:18 AM • 46411 views
Over 70 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day: high activity in the Pokrovske and Toretsk sectors - General Staff

Over the last day, 72 combat engagements took place, with the most intense activity in the Pokrovske and Toretske sectors. The enemy launched air strikes on several localities, and Ukrainian forces successfully repelled the attacks.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 04:31 PM • 32984 views
Occupants' attack on a passenger bus in Kherson: the number of victims has increased to 10

In the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, a Russian drone attacked a bus #47, killing a 53-year-old woman. Of the 10 wounded, four are in serious condition.

Society • March 2, 12:37 PM • 33623 views
Invaders hit a shuttle bus in Kherson with a drone again: there are victims

In the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, a Russian drone attacked a bus at a bus stop. The attack killed one person and injured six others, including three with mine-blast injuries.

Society • March 2, 11:28 AM • 40410 views
Large-scale shelling of the border: 65 attacks and hundreds of explosions in northern Ukraine

Russian troops fired 65 times at the border areas of Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions. 164 explosions were recorded, and buildings and cars were damaged.

Society • March 2, 07:29 AM • 41294 views
Shelling in Kherson region: one person killed, 10 wounded

Russian troops shelled 35 settlements in Kherson region, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure. The attacks killed a 65-year-old woman and injured 10 civilians, including 1 child.

Society • March 2, 06:19 AM • 55707 views
Occupants' forward control point is destroyed in Kherson region: DIU shows video

DIU intelligence officers successfully attacked the forward command post of the 14th Army Corps of the Russian Federation in Ivanivka. The strike was carried out by means of an explosive drop from a UAV on February 26 at about 22:00.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 06:39 AM • 24833 views
An accident involving law enforcement officers: the police officer driving the car was suspended from duty

At the entrance to Kyiv, a police car caused an accident, crashing into a Volkswagen after emergency braking. The police driver was suspended from service and an administrative report was drawn up.

Kyiv • February 27, 06:26 PM • 32717 views
An accident involving a Kherson RMA employee: law enforcement officers are looking for witnesses

On the M-14 highway near Posad-Pokrovsky, a Renault Megan hit a cyclist who had left a secondary road. The 50-year-old cyclist died on the spot, and police are looking for witnesses to the incident.

Society • February 26, 09:32 PM • 37538 views
A fatal accident involving an RMA employee occurred in Kherson region

An accident involving an employee of the regional military administration occurred in Kherson region, killing a man. Law enforcement officers are investigating, and authorities are awaiting official conclusions.

Society • February 26, 07:46 PM • 35986 views
Zelensky dismisses commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Andriy Hnatov

President Zelenskyy has dismissed Major General Andriy Hnatov from the post of commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Hnatov had held this position since June 2024 and had significant success in the defense of Mykolaiv and the liberation of Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 06:29 PM • 41618 views
Enemy forces attack Kherson region: 65-year-old man killed

In the village of Lvov, Kherson region, Russian troops attacked a civilian from a drone, dropping explosives. The 65-year-old man died from his injuries.

Society • February 26, 02:58 PM • 25232 views
Three policemen injured in Russian drone attack on Kherson region checkpoint

Russian troops attacked civilian infrastructure in Kherson region, injuring 8 people and killing 1. At a checkpoint in Bilozerska community, three police officers were injured by a drone strike.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 08:47 AM • 21793 views
The staggering amount needed for Ukraine's reconstruction over the next 10 years has been named

The World Bank has estimated Ukraine's needs for recovery and reconstruction at $524 billion by 2034. The housing sector, transport, and energy were the most affected, with direct losses of $176 billion.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 10:21 AM • 107109 views
Russian troops attacked a hospital in Kherson at night: what was damaged

As a result of the night shelling, windows and the boiler room were damaged in Kherson regional hospital. Work is underway to restore heat supply to the hospital's patients.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 09:12 AM • 28852 views
Shelling of Kherson region: 14 people were injured and residential buildings were destroyed

Russian troops shelled settlements in Kherson region, injuring 14 people, including one child. An apartment building, 43 private houses, gas pipelines and civilian cars were damaged.

Society • February 25, 05:58 AM • 31033 views
Three years of pain and hope: how the Vadym Stolar Foundation helps Ukrainians during a full-scale war

Over the three years of war, the Vadym Stolar Foundation has helped 3 million Ukrainians through various support projects. The organization supplies the military, provides psychological assistance, and conducts humanitarian missions in different regions of Ukraine.

Society • February 24, 11:57 AM • 24735 views
Collected "tribute" for UAH 1 million from subordinates: military unit official detained

The SBI detained a division commander who extorted money from servicemen for vacations and under the threat of punishment. The official received about one million hryvnias, equipment and other benefits from his subordinates during 2023-2024.

Society • February 24, 10:23 AM • 91228 views
Three Years of the Great War: Losses, Victories, and Heroism of Ukraine

On February 24, it will be three years since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. During this time, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed over 800,000 occupiers, liberated significant territories, but have lost over 12,000 civilians.

Society • February 24, 04:00 AM • 109019 views
In Kherson, a man suffered shrapnel wounds to his chest and lost both legs due to a drone attack

A 45-year-old man was attacked by an enemy drone in the Dniprovsky district of Kherson. The victim lost both legs and received multiple injuries, and doctors are now fighting for his life.

Society • February 23, 12:16 PM • 23286 views
Occupants shelled Kherson region: there are casualties and destruction

Enemy troops shelled settlements in Kherson region with various types of weapons, including drones and artillery. As a result of the attacks, a police officer and a local resident were wounded, and houses and cars were damaged.

Society • February 23, 10:31 AM • 24319 views
Russian occupants received special orders for February 23-24 - ATESH

Russian troops in Crimea and in the occupied territories of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions have received orders for enhanced security measures for February 23-24. The military is prohibited from wearing uniforms outside of their units and ordered to observe the “dry law”.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 02:22 AM • 115702 views