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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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Russians hit a shuttle bus in Kherson with a drone for the second time on May 2, driver woundedPhoto

Around 10:40 AM, an enemy drone attacked a bus in the city's Central District. The injured driver is in the hospital receiving medical care.

Society • May 2, 10:11 AM • 7224 views
Russia attacked a shuttle bus in Kherson with a drone – two people killed, seven woundedPhoto

On the morning of May 2, the occupiers struck a shuttle bus in Kherson with a drone, killing two people. Seven more people were injured and hospitalized.

Society • May 2, 05:59 AM • 10813 views
Enemy attacks Kherson with drone – 49-year-old man wounded

A 49-year-old man was hospitalized in Kherson due to an explosive drop from a drone. He sustained a concussion and shrapnel wounds to the head during the night attack.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 04:03 AM • 4138 views
Enemy remotely mined the area near a school in Kherson - Mayor

Anti-personnel mines of the 'Pryanyk' (Gingerbread) type were discovered on Shenheliia Street near the school. Residents are asked to avoid the area due to the likely expansion of the mining zone.

Society • April 26, 03:29 PM • 14903 views
Partial power outage in Kherson after enemy attacks - CMA

In Kherson, Central and Korybelnyi districts de-energized due to shelling. Specialists are assessing damage, invincibility points operating for residents.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 01:26 PM • 3113 views
There might be good news - Budanov confirmed the possibility of a new exchange in the coming days

Ukraine has received a new list for the exchange of prisoners of war. The process is currently being slowed down by legal obstacles from Russia, but news will be available soon.

Society • April 23, 10:57 AM • 3641 views
Russian Airborne Forces officer handed over data on Russian troop positions in Kherson region - ATESH

An officer of the 247th regiment provided ATESH with data on the location of units and UAV operators. The information about the enemy has already been received by the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 04:58 AM • 3658 views
In Kherson, two people were injured and hospitalized due to overnight Russian drone attacks

Russian drones attacked the Central and Korabelny districts of the city. A 63-year-old man and a 71-year-old woman sustained concussions.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 04:10 AM • 3543 views
Zelenskyy held a meeting on winter preparations - a number of regions are behind schedule

The President set a deadline for winter preparations by September 1. A number of regions and Kyiv are behind schedule in creating backup energy sources.

Society • April 20, 02:03 PM • 4656 views
Over the past day, Russians shelled Donetsk region 15 times – there are wounded, 174 people evacuated – OVA

The occupiers attacked Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts, damaging houses and infrastructure. 174 people, including 56 children, were evacuated from the front line.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 08:22 AM • 4939 views
The State Emergency Service showed footage after a Russian drone strike on a car in KhersonVideo

In Kherson, a Russian drone hit a car, killing the driver. Two more people were injured, and rescuers unblocked the body.

Society • April 19, 07:26 AM • 4202 views
Russia struck a car in Kherson: a 56-year-old man died, another injured in hospital

In the morning, occupiers shelled a civilian car in the Central district of Kherson. One man died on the spot, another injured person was hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 07:13 AM • 3411 views
After a massive night attack, Russia continues strikes, the number of victims is growing - what is knownPhotoVideo

In Kyiv, Dnipro, and Odesa, the number of victims increased after the night shelling. The enemy continues to attack Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Sumy, Donetsk region and Zaporizhzhia, there are new casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 10:59 AM • 19010 views
"Director" of Crimean museum suspected of stealing almost 11,000 exhibits from Kherson - Prosecutor General

According to the investigation, the so-called director of the Tavrida Museum personally selected and packed the collection of the Kherson Art Museum. He faces up to 12 years in prison.

Culture • April 15, 07:11 AM • 6234 views
Russians attacked a polyclinic in Kherson - four medics wounded

The occupiers struck a medical facility with a drone on the morning of April 14. Four employees were injured, and the polyclinic building was significantly damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 10:38 AM • 2695 views
Russian drone attacked an ambulance crew in Kherson - two medics wounded

In the Dnipro district of Kherson, an enemy FPV drone hit an emergency medical vehicle. A paramedic and a medical technician sustained concussions.

Society • April 13, 08:35 PM • 4980 views
120 battles took place at the front in 24 hours - where the enemy attacked most activelyPhoto

The General Staff recorded 2299 ceasefire violations and 120 combat engagements. The occupiers massively used drones, and the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1070 invaders.

Society • April 12, 08:15 AM • 5054 views
Pokrovsk, Kupyansk, Starokostiantyniv and more: Zelenskyy awarded a number of "Hero City of Ukraine" honors

The President awarded cities in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and other regions for their resilience. In total, 26 Ukrainian cities now hold this honorary status.

Society • April 9, 05:58 PM • 7228 views
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Is there a threat of FPV drone strikes on rear cities of Ukraine – military expert assessed the risks

Expert Oleksandr Kovalenko denied the possibility of synchronized attacks by thousands of UAVs. Russians lack launchers for simultaneous control of a swarm.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 01:31 PM • 36067 views
Abducted Ukrainian children are being prepared for adoption in Russia - Lubinets

Data of Kherson orphanage residents were posted on a Russian portal without mentioning Ukraine. Lubinets calls on the world to help return the children.

Society • April 8, 03:05 PM • 3178 views
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New "Pryanik" mines in Kherson – how Russia is preparing to cover Ukrainian cities with explosives

Russians are using "Pryanik" anti-personnel mines for remote mining of cities. An expert warns about the threat of using drones for mining the rear.

Society • April 8, 01:48 PM • 32628 views
On April 7, 170 combat engagements took place on the front, the enemy launched thousands of drones - General StaffPhoto

Over the past day, the enemy carried out 170 attacks and used over 8,000 kamikaze drones. The Defense Forces eliminated 1030 occupiers and destroyed 63 enemy artillery systems.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 06:38 AM • 3325 views
Russian drone attacked ambulance in Kherson, three medics injured

The occupiers dropped ammunition on a medical vehicle in the Dniprovskyi district of the city. Three employees sustained concussions and head injuries of moderate severity.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 04:51 PM • 3961 views
In Kherson, the enemy continuously shelled residential areas for half an hour - 4 deadPhoto

Russian troops shelled Kherson's residential areas for half an hour. As a result of the attack, four people died, and seven more sustained injuries of varying degrees.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 01:30 PM • 3079 views
Zelenskyy on Russia's attack on Nikopol: when there is such terror every day, attempts to weaken sanctions or trade with Russia look wildPhoto

A Russian drone attacked a minibus in Nikopol, killing four people. The President called on the world to increase pressure on the aggressor instead of trading.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 10:53 AM • 4330 views
Russia announces strikes on civilians and tries to intimidate Nikopol - CPD

Russia intimidates civilians with FPV drone attacks and demonstrative movement of equipment. Kovalenko urged to trust only official sources of information.

Society • April 5, 01:34 PM • 4624 views
Number of injured due to a Russian drone strike on a minibus in Kherson has increasedPhoto

Two more people sought medical attention with blast injuries and concussions. The man was hospitalized, and the woman was prescribed outpatient treatment.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 09:17 AM • 3987 views
Russian drone attacked a minibus in Kherson - 7 injuredPhoto

The occupiers dropped explosives on a shuttle bus in the Dniprovskyi district. Seven people were injured, and the driver is in serious condition under the supervision of doctors.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 06:39 AM • 4543 views
Russians started dropping mines from Shahed drones on Ukrainian territory - advisor to the Minister of DefensePhotoVideo

The occupiers are using UAVs with containers for remote mining. Citizens are urged not to approach found ammunition and to warn children.

Society • March 29, 12:27 PM • 6270 views
Russian drone attack on Mykolaiv region - 13-year-old girl dies in hospital

Ten people were injured in the Voskresenska community due to falling drone debris. One child died in the hospital, and two more injured are in serious condition.

Society • March 29, 10:20 AM • 5139 views