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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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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 • 34310 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 • 38058 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 • 28136 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 • 28766 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 • 51041 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 • 26659 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 • 26499 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 • 25300 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 • 29510 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 • 26055 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 • 25322 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 • 33006 views
Deadly shelling in Kherson region: occupants killed a civilian

A 57-year-old local resident died as a result of hostile shelling of Nadezhdivka in Kherson region.

Society • February 3, 09:44 PM • 37745 views
Another 12 children returned to Ukraine-controlled territory - Yermak

As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, 12 children were returned from the occupied territories. Among them are a 16-year-old girl who lost her mother and a 17-year-old teenager who was issued a draft notice to the Russian army.

Society • February 3, 08:10 PM • 25227 views
Russian drone attacks woman near Kherson in the morning

A drone attacked a 50-year-old woman in Antonivka, she was seriously injured and hospitalized. Over the past day, the occupiers shelled 33 settlements in Kherson region, killing 1 person and wounding 13.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 06:55 AM • 30482 views
Russian army attacks Kherson and its suburbs with drones: three people wounded

Three civilians were injured as a result of Russian drone attacks in Kherson and Antonivka. One of the victims was seriously injured with a lower leg amputation, and all of them are in hospital.

Society • February 2, 09:59 PM • 36456 views
93 combat engagements took place in the frontline: enemy attacked 39 times in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

Over the last day, 93 combat engagements took place, including 39 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 3 missile and 36 air strikes, using 992 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 09:18 PM • 30899 views
Russian occupants attacked a bus with passengers in Kherson once again: what is known

In the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, Russian military dropped explosives on the hatch of a bus carrying passengers. As a result of the attack, the vehicle caught fire, and information about the victims is being clarified.

Society • February 2, 03:00 PM • 42363 views
One person drowned and private houses damaged as a result of Russian shelling of Kherson

On the morning of February 2, a woman was killed and a man was wounded in the Dnipro district of Kherson as a result of hostile shelling. The attack damaged private houses in residential areas of the city.

Society • February 2, 08:47 AM • 39195 views
In January, Russian troops fired 12,000 shells at Kherson region, killing 29 people

In January of this year, Russian troops fired more than 12,000 shells at Kherson region. As a result of the attacks, 29 civilians were killed and 237 were injured, most of them by drone strikes.

Society • February 1, 07:26 PM • 38037 views
Prosecutor's Office: man killed in Kherson suburb due to Russian attack

A local man was killed in a Russian drone attack in Antonivka village, Kherson district.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 12:45 PM • 26615 views
Two children who lived in occupation all their lives returned to Ukraine

As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, two children who had been living under occupation since 2014 were returned. After the full-scale invasion, they left for Russia, but were looking for a way to return to Ukraine, where their uncle was waiting for them.

Society • January 31, 11:29 PM • 96593 views
In 2024, the invaders intensified repressions against Ukrainian women: who is in captivity in Russia

In 2024, the occupiers stepped up repression of Ukrainian women in the occupied territories. At least 17 Ukrainian civilian women are in Russian captivity, including Oksana Senezhuk, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Society • January 31, 01:44 PM • 32133 views
Without protection: 24 Ukrainians in occupied Crimea are in prison without contact with their families

Russia does not recognize the detention of 24 Ukrainians taken from southern Ukraine to Crimean detention centers. Overall, in 2024, at least 250 Ukrainian citizens are imprisoned for political persecution.

Society • January 31, 12:31 PM • 29495 views
Massive Russian shelling of Kherson and its suburbs is possible in the next few hours - head of RMA

The head of Kherson RMA warned of a possible massive Russian shelling of the city in the coming hours. Residents are asked not to go outside and stay away from windows and coastal areas.

Society • January 30, 12:19 PM • 32835 views
Five people suffered from occupants' attacks in Kherson in the morning: among them a utility worker

In Kherson, three men aged 59, 62 and 64 were wounded as a result of Russian shelling and UAV attacks. All the victims sustained explosive injuries and are under medical supervision.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 11:40 AM • 27173 views
Russians massively shelled one of the districts of Kherson in the morning: there are victims

Today, 3 people were injured as a result of hostile shelling and drone attacks in Kherson and Beryslav. Among the wounded is a woman with an amputated arm.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 07:49 AM • 30936 views
Partisans: Occupants hide military equipment in seized buildings in Kherson region

Agents of the ATES movement discovered that the occupiers are placing armored vehicles and MLRS in the seized houses of residents of Kherson region. Particularly valuable equipment is covered with camouflage nets.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 01:55 PM • 23225 views
Russian drones attack Kherson and its suburbs in the morning: one killed and one wounded

A 52-year-old man died in Antonivka as a result of a UAV attack. In Kherson, a 47-year-old man sustained multiple injuries as a result of a drone strike.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 07:58 AM • 25637 views
The enemy struck in Kherson region: 2 people killed, 14 more wounded

The occupiers shelled 37 settlements of Kherson region, including Kherson. The attacks killed 2 people, wounded 14, and damaged residential buildings and infrastructure.

Society • January 29, 06:12 AM • 30022 views