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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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Russia struck State Emergency Service rescuers over 60 times in 3 months – Interior Minister KlymenkoPhotoVideo

Interior Minister Klymenko reported that over the past three months, Russians have carried out more than 60 targeted attacks on State Emergency Service units. As a result of these shellings, five Ukrainian rescuers were killed and over 30 were injured.

War in Ukraine • November 5, 05:50 PM • 10189 views
Angelina Jolie visited Kherson - MP HoncharenkoPhoto

American actress Angelina Jolie visited Kherson, as reported by Oleksiy Honcharenko. This is not the actress's first visit to Ukraine; she was previously in Lviv.

Society • November 5, 03:21 PM • 5648 views
Lviv hosted State Emergency Service and Ministry of Internal Affairs exercises with NATO supportPhoto

Command and staff exercises of the State Emergency Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, supported by NATO, took place in Lviv. The event was dedicated to responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents.

Society • November 3, 03:39 PM • 3399 views
Six people, including two children, were killed in Russian shelling in Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk regionsPhoto

Russian strikes on Dnipropetrovsk region resulted in the deaths of four people, including two children aged 11 and 14, and injuries to seven. In Odesa region, a drone attack caused the deaths of two civilians and injuries to three, as well as the ignition of five trucks.

Society • November 2, 08:08 AM • 4880 views
Occupiers attacked a fire truck in Kherson after artillery shellingVideo

In Kherson, a residential building caught fire after artillery shelling. During the extinguishing, the Russians attacked a fire truck with a drone; rescuers were not injured.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 03:22 PM • 9069 views
Kherson suffered a massive shelling: the market area was affected, two dead and eight woundedPhoto

On October 31, Russian troops shelled the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, hitting residential buildings and a market. As a result of the attack, a 56-year-old woman and a 51-year-old man were killed, and eight more civilians were injured.

Society • October 31, 01:14 PM • 3384 views
Shelling of a children's hospital in Kherson: the number of wounded increased to 9 people, four of them are childrenPhoto

As a result of the shelling of a children's hospital in Kherson, 9 people were injured, including four children. Among the wounded is a 9-year-old girl with a mine-explosive injury and shrapnel wound.

War in Ukraine • October 29, 02:19 PM • 3172 views
In Kherson, Russian troops shelled a children's hospital, injuring three people and a childPhotoVideo

Russian troops shelled a medical facility in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, damaging the building. Three employees and a 9-year-old girl were injured, and all are receiving assistance.

Society • October 29, 09:43 AM • 3457 views
Elderly woman killed in enemy attack on Kherson - MBA

Russian terrorists shelled Kherson again on the night of October 28, killing an elderly woman. Yaroslav Shanko, head of the Kherson City Military Administration, expressed condolences to the victim's family.

War in Ukraine • October 28, 04:45 AM • 4613 views
In Zaporizhzhia, the son of Russian General Marzoyev was eliminated: the Main Intelligence Directorate showed exclusive videoVideo

On October 15, 2025, GUR fighters eliminated Lieutenant Vasyl Marzoyev, son of Lieutenant General Arkady Marzoyev, in the Zaporizhzhia direction. His position was discovered during aerial reconnaissance in the area of Plavni village and destroyed by a guided aerial bomb.

War in Ukraine • October 27, 11:17 AM • 4928 views
The number of casualties in Kharkiv and Kherson due to Russian strikes approaches 40

As a result of this morning's Russian attacks on Kharkiv and Kherson, 38 people were injured, including three children. In Kherson, two women died and 28 people were injured, while in Kharkiv, ten people were injured by six dropped aerial bombs.

Society • October 24, 02:17 PM • 4109 views
Number of injured after Russia's morning attacks has risen to nine in Kharkiv and 25 in Kherson: consequences shownPhoto

In Kharkiv, the number of injured has risen to 9 after 5 hits by guided aerial bombs in the Industrial District. In Kherson, the number of injured from MLRS shelling has reached 25 people.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 12:00 PM • 3471 views
Number of victims of Russia's morning strikes doubled in Kherson and Kharkiv: updated data

As a result of Russia's morning shelling, 3 people were killed and 22 injured in Kherson, including 3 children. In Kharkiv, 6 people were injured after 5 KABs hit a car depot and an enterprise.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 09:28 AM • 3358 views
Massive Russian strike on Kherson kills two, number of injured rises

On the morning of October 24, Russian forces massively shelled Kherson with MLRS, resulting in the deaths of two women and the injury of 11 civilians, including a 16-year-old teenager. Houses, transport, and infrastructure were damaged, and an investigation into war crimes has been launched.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 06:34 AM • 3152 views
Kherson hit by Russian attack in the morning: 9 injured, including a child

In the morning, the occupiers shelled the Korabelnyi district of Kherson, as a result of which a 16-year-old teenager sustained a mine-blast injury and shrapnel wounds. In total, 9 Kherson residents were injured, and houses were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 05:59 AM • 3429 views
Ukrzaliznytsia warned of train delays in Kirovohrad, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions due to shelling

Train traffic in Kirovohrad, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions was complicated on October 24 due to infrastructure damage and traffic restrictions. Combined transportation, backup traction, and bypass routes are being used, leading to delays of up to 2 hours for some services.

Society • October 24, 04:59 AM • 5174 views
At night, Russian troops attacked Kherson with attack drones - OVA

On the night of October 24, Russian troops attacked Kherson with drones, causing a fire in the Dniprovskyi district. An 80-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man suffered blast injuries and thermal burns.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 03:23 AM • 3722 views
Ukrainian defenders debunked fake news about the capture of the Ostriv microdistrict in KhersonPhoto

Soldiers of the 34th Marine Brigade refuted information about the Russian capture of the Ostriv microdistrict in Kherson, publishing a video with Ukrainian defenders. Kherson and the right bank of the Dnipro remain under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 09:33 AM • 3292 views
Start of the heating season: in which regions heat has already been supplied, and how preparations are progressing

The heating season has already started in many regions of Ukraine, with Rivne region being the first to "turn on the heating". Some frontline regions are still preparing for heat supply.

Society • October 22, 07:30 AM • 39532 views
Russian troops attacked Kherson with drones, there are casualties

On the night of October 21, Russian troops attacked the Korabelny district of Kherson with Shahed drones. As a result of the attack, three people were hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • October 21, 04:06 AM • 4434 views
In the Zaporizhzhia direction, the occupiers leave the wounded to die in their positions.

In the Zaporizhzhia direction, Russian occupiers leave the wounded to die in their positions, not providing them with evacuation and medical assistance. The command prefers not to risk equipment rather than save soldiers.

War in Ukraine • October 19, 04:09 AM • 11133 views
Wave of desertion among occupiers hits Kherson direction - ATESH

Agents of the ATESH movement report a mass escape of Russian servicemen from the Kherson direction. The command of the Dnipro group of troops has deployed reinforced checkpoints and patrols in the Armiansk area to search for deserters.

War in Ukraine • October 17, 05:23 PM • 18437 views
Russian shelling damaged two museums in Kherson in one day - OMAPhotoVideo

Russian occupiers shelled two museums in Kherson on October 17. The main building of one museum, adjacent non-residential premises, a passenger car, as well as the facade and roof of another museum were damaged.

War in Ukraine • October 17, 02:48 PM • 2688 views
Tortured Ukrainians during the occupation of Izium and Kherson: three Russian servicemen identified, one of them sentenced to life imprisonment

Two Russian servicemen who tortured a police officer in Izium and a Russian National Guardsman who tortured and killed a civilian in Kherson have been identified. The latter has been sentenced to life imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • October 17, 11:29 AM • 4583 views
More than half of drivers in Ukraine do not use seat belts: study

In Ukraine, 48. 4% of drivers use seat belts, which is an increase compared to last year. Over five years, the share has grown by 86%, and in 10 out of 19 cities, half of drivers are buckled up.

Society • October 15, 08:13 AM • 8693 views
The number of victims of Russian artillery shelling in Kherson has risen to three

As a result of the Russian artillery shelling of Kherson on October 14, 2025, three civilians were killed and four more were wounded. The Kherson Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into war crimes.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 11:46 AM • 3531 views
Kherson attacked by Russian troops at noon: one person killed, four wounded - OVA

Russian troops shelled the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson at noon. One elderly woman was killed, four people were injured, including one man in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • October 14, 10:44 AM • 3259 views
The most difficult situation with energy is in the frontline communities and near the border with Russia: Zelenskyy after the Staff meeting

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed energy restoration at the meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. The most difficult situation is observed in the frontline communities and near the border with Russia.

War in Ukraine • October 13, 03:47 PM • 4609 views
In Kherson, a man fell into a well and lost consciousness: he was rescuedPhoto

In Kherson, a man fell into a well and lost consciousness. Rescuers pulled him out using special equipment and handed him over to medics.

Society • October 13, 01:49 PM • 3078 views
Occupiers shelled Kherson's Korabelnyi district: one man killed, another wounded

As a result of the shelling of Kherson's Korabelnyi district, two men were wounded. One of them, a 60-year-old man, died from his injuries.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 02:11 PM • 4353 views