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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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Kherson region in the crosshairs: one person killed, wounded and destruction in 24 hours

Over the past day, Russians shelled 47 settlements in Kherson region, leaving one dead and two wounded. Residential buildings, warehouses and cars were damaged.

Society • January 12, 08:17 AM • 38486 views
The aggressor country took more than 3000 Ukrainian children from the temporarily occupied Kherson region in the summer of 2024

The occupiers forcibly took more than 3,000 children from Kherson region to terrorist camps under the guise of recreation. Children are being subjected to russification through “cultural and educational” programs and military training.

Society • January 11, 07:28 PM • 35517 views
Occupants attacked a man with a drone in Kherson region, he was hospitalized

In Zmiivka, Russian occupants attacked a 44-year-old man with a drone. The victim was seriously injured and hospitalized with explosive injuries to his leg and back.

War in Ukraine • January 11, 06:08 PM • 29117 views
Occupants in Kherson region use torture against military refuseniks - “ATESH”

Commanders of the 61st Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Russian Federation torture soldiers who refuse to carry out suicide orders. Several refusers were thrown into a pit without food and water, and then sent to the assault, where they died.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 07:08 PM • 31217 views
One person killed, 16 wounded in Kherson region due to Russian shelling

Russian shelling in the Kherson region resulted in 1 death and 16 injuries. The enemy attacked 41 settlements, damaging 48 buildings and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 07:44 AM • 23101 views
101 combat engagements since the beginning of the day: where the occupants are attacking Ukrainian positions the most

There were 101 combat engagements registered in the frontline, with most attacks in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. Ukrainian defenders repelled dozens of enemy assaults, and some battles are still ongoing.

War in Ukraine • January 9, 02:47 PM • 26791 views
Russian air strike on Kherson: the Ministry of Internal Affairs told about the scale of destruction

The Russian army conducted an air strike on Kherson, damaging 39 residential buildings and infrastructure facilities. As a result of the attack, 9 local residents suffered injuries of varying severity.

War in Ukraine • January 9, 02:39 PM • 23014 views
Kherson region under daily shelling: 7 people killed, 55 wounded

Over the past day, Russians shelled 40 settlements in Kherson region, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure. Since the beginning of the year, the occupiers have carried out 650 UAV strikes in the region.

Society • January 9, 01:25 PM • 44010 views
Russian airstrike on Kherson: number of casualties rises to 9

Nine people were injured in a Russian air strike on Kherson. Three of them sustained blast injuries and contusions, and one was taken to the hospital.

War in Ukraine • January 9, 12:40 PM • 20972 views
Occupiers have intensified mobilization in the occupied territories of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions - DIU

Russian occupiers have intensified forced conscription into their army in the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.

Society • January 9, 12:11 PM • 23280 views
Russians strike Kherson with three guided bombs, there are victims

Russian troops conducted an air strike on Kherson with three guided bombs, hitting a private house, a business, and a kindergarten. At least 6 people were injured in the attack and sustained various injuries.

War in Ukraine • January 9, 10:19 AM • 21533 views
Russian attacks in Kherson region: one person killed, 3 wounded by drones in the morning

A woman died in the Bilozerska community as a result of Russian shelling. In Beryslav, three civilians were injured by UAV attacks, and buildings in Kherson were damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 9, 08:44 AM • 21937 views
4 killed, 10 wounded in Kherson region due to Russian shelling

Russian troops shelled 40 settlements in the Kherson region. The attacks killed 4 people, wounded 10, and damaged residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • January 9, 06:58 AM • 22434 views
Parliament Supports Decriminalization of Humanitarian Aid Use by Utilities

The Verkhovna Rada supported in the first reading the decriminalization of the use of humanitarian aid by utility companies. The draft law will allow them to use the equipment received to provide services to the population at the established tariffs.

Politics • January 8, 03:20 PM • 41425 views
Public transportation to three villages in Kherson suspended due to “increased hostile activity” - MBA

Due to enemy activity, public transportation to Naddnipryanske, Molodizhne and Inzhenerne was temporarily suspended. Two people were killed and several others were injured as a result of Russian drone attacks over the past day.

Society • January 8, 11:00 AM • 22972 views
Destruction and casualties: occupants attacked 36 settlements in Kherson region

Russian troops shelled residential areas and infrastructure in 36 settlements of Kherson region. The attacks killed two civilians, wounded nine, and damaged buildings and vehicles.

Society • January 8, 06:11 AM • 25658 views
New victims of shelling in Kherson region: two killed, four wounded

In Kherson region on January 7, two civilians were killed and four others were injured as a result of hostile shelling from artillery and drones. Sixteen civilian objects, including residential buildings, were damaged.

War in Ukraine • January 8, 12:25 AM • 27545 views
Occupants attack Kherson region: three police officers are among the victims

Overnight, Russian troops attacked Kherson region using artillery, mortars and drones. The shelling killed two people and wounded 19, including three police officers.

War in Ukraine • January 7, 02:14 PM • 20752 views
Occupants destroy Ukrainian literature in Kherson region - Resistance

In the occupied Kherson region, the Russian authorities are seizing and destroying tens of thousands of Ukrainian books from libraries. Classical works, history textbooks, and books about the Holodomor are banned.

War in Ukraine • January 7, 01:12 PM • 30125 views
Russians have been firing from UAVs at Kherson community since early morning: one killed and one wounded

Russians attacked the Kherson community with a UAV, killing a 62-year-old man. Another 59-year-old local resident was injured and taken to hospital.

Society • January 7, 10:29 AM • 24503 views
Drone attack on a bus in Kherson: the number of victims has increased

In the Korabelny district of Kherson, an enemy drone attacked a shuttle bus with passengers. As a result of the attack, 9 people were injured and one man was killed.

Society • January 6, 08:14 PM • 32628 views
Russian attack on a minibus in Kherson: what is known about the victims

In the Shumensky district of Kherson, a Russian drone dropped explosives on a taxi. The attack killed a 50-year-old man and injured six other people.

Society • January 6, 04:42 PM • 24082 views
Russian drone attacks a minibus in Kherson: one dead and one wounded

In the Shumensky district of Kherson, a Russian drone attacked a taxi, killing one person and wounding nine. Over the past day, the occupiers shelled 40 settlements in the region.

War in Ukraine • January 6, 03:48 PM • 22033 views
Police: There are no plans to install new automatic fixation cameras in Kherson

The police denied the information about the installation of new traffic cameras in Kherson. Previously, there were 4 cameras in the city that were destroyed during the occupation.

Society • January 6, 09:49 AM • 24714 views
Russian troops attacked a man with a drone in the suburbs of Kherson

In Zelenivka near Kherson, a 45-year-old local resident was injured in an enemy drone attack. Over the past day, the occupiers shelled 40 settlements in the region, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • January 6, 08:18 AM • 23789 views
Man explodes on an explosive device in Kherson region: his condition is serious

A 43-year-old man was seriously injured in the village of Vysokopillia as a result of an explosive device detonation. The victim is in critical condition with a mine-blast injury and partial amputation of his limbs.

Society • January 5, 10:16 PM • 24869 views
At least 7 people wounded in Donetsk region over the day as a result of Russian shelling

Russian troops shelled localities in Donetsk region, wounding 7 civilians. A shop, administrative building and residential buildings were damaged in Pokrovsk, Nadiyivka and Zarichne.

Society • January 5, 06:39 PM • 44029 views
Man dies in hospital after Russian shelling of Antonivka in Kherson region

In Kherson, a man who was seriously injured today during Russian shelling in Antonivka died. Doctors fought for his life, but his injuries were incompatible with life.

Society • January 5, 05:17 PM • 30812 views
Two people wounded in Kherson as a result of Russian strike

Two local residents were wounded in the shelling of Korabelny and Dniprovsky districts of Kherson. A shuttle bus of a private carrier also came under fire.

Society • January 5, 11:44 AM • 45345 views
Occupants have been attacking the suburbs of Kherson since morning: already 4 wounded

The occupiers carried out a series of strikes on the suburbs of Kherson, injuring four civilians aged 43 to 71. All the victims sustained mine and explosive injuries and are in a moderate condition.

War in Ukraine • January 4, 09:45 AM • 26548 views