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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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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 • 30141 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 • 24528 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 • 32637 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 • 24101 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 • 22054 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 • 24739 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 • 23798 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 • 24881 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 • 44041 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 • 30825 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 • 45362 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 • 26564 views
Russian troops attacked Korabelny district of Kherson: a civilian was wounded

Russian occupation forces shelled Korabelny district of Kherson around 20:00. As a result of the attack, a 56-year-old local resident sustained a mine-blast injury and a back injury.

Society • January 3, 09:55 PM • 29875 views
Consequences of Russia's “New Year's” greetings: Lithuanian Foreign Minister shows the consequences of the shelling of the honorary consulate in Kherson

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys showed the destruction of the Lithuanian Honorary Consulate in Kherson after the New Year's attacks by Russia. He called for more air defense equipment to be provided to Ukraine for its defense.

War in Ukraine • January 3, 07:04 PM • 36302 views
Kherson is actively shelled - MBA

Active shelling continues in Kherson, and residents are urged to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • January 3, 06:20 PM • 22970 views
Occupants attack a bus in the suburbs of Kherson

During the shelling of a bus in the suburbs of Kherson, 6 passengers were not injured. The vehicle needs to be repaired after the attack by the Russian military.

Society • January 3, 03:57 PM • 24984 views
The number of attacks on Kherson region increased by one and a half times - more than 218 thousand shells per year

The number of Russian attacks on the Kherson region in 2024 increased 1. 5 times to more than 218,000 shells. Almost 12,000 drone attacks were recorded in 5 months, resulting in 54 deaths and 609 injuries.

Society • January 3, 02:39 PM • 25231 views
Russian army attacked Kherson with a drone in the morning: the victim is in hospital

As a result of a drone attack in Kherson, a 59-year-old man sustained an explosive injury and a leg injury. Over the past day, Russians shelled 38 localities in the region, injuring 10 people.

War in Ukraine • January 3, 09:59 AM • 22411 views
Occupants in Kherson region record an increase in broken equipment due to sabotage

In Lazurne, the occupiers record a sharp increase in watercraft breakdowns due to sabotage by the Russian military. Soldiers deliberately break boat engines to avoid crossing the Dnipro.

War in Ukraine • January 2, 06:06 PM • 24932 views
Zelensky listens to Syrsky on the situation at the front: what is happening in 4 areas

Ukrainian Armed Forces Chief Syrskyi reported to the President on the situation in Donetsk, Kursk, Kherson, and Kharkiv regions. Most of the attacks are on the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, where the Ukrainian Armed Forces are successfully repelling the enemy.

War in Ukraine • January 2, 12:28 PM • 24808 views
Russians opened fire on a minibus in Kherson in the morning: three people were injured

Russian troops fired at a taxi in the Korabelny district of Kherson at 11:00. Three men were wounded and taken to hospital.

War in Ukraine • January 2, 09:51 AM • 25563 views
Man dies in hospital after drone attack in Kherson region

A 59-year-old resident of the Kherson region died of injuries sustained as a result of an enemy drone attack on the village of Mykilske on January 1. Despite the efforts of doctors, his injuries were incompatible with life.

Society • January 1, 10:03 PM • 46364 views
Three more people injured in Kherson shelling

As a result of Russian shelling of Kherson, three local residents aged 70, 63 and 52 were injured. All of the victims sustained injuries of varying severity and are under medical supervision in the hospital.

War in Ukraine • January 1, 11:57 AM • 22430 views
A 23-year-old volunteer died in Kherson due to a Russian attack on the first day of the year

A local resident was killed in the Dniprovsky district of Kherson as a result of a Russian strike. The man sustained life-threatening injuries on the first day of 2024.

War in Ukraine • January 1, 10:27 AM • 22729 views
New Russian attack on Kherson: woman injured by enemy artillery strike

Russian troops shelled Dniprovsky district of Kherson. A 76-year-old local resident sustained an explosive injury and wounds, she was hospitalized in moderate condition.

War in Ukraine • January 1, 08:50 AM • 21442 views
Russians shell Kherson on New Year's Eve, wound a woman

On New Year's Eve, Russians shelled the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, wounding a 46-year-old woman. Over the past day, 45 settlements in the region were attacked, 37 houses were damaged, and 5 people were wounded.

War in Ukraine • January 1, 06:42 AM • 24134 views
New explosions in Kherson: what is happening in the city

Explosions are heard in Kherson again. Earlier in the morning, a Russian drone attacked the city

Society • December 31, 09:14 PM • 102795 views
Participants of the war against Ukraine to appear in Russia's New Year's “blue light”

For the first time, the Kremlin has invited Russian military personnel involved in war crimes in Ukraine to a New Year's TV show. Among those invited are participants in the fighting in Bucha, Bakhmut and other cities of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • December 31, 10:19 AM • 24253 views
Russians attack a minibus with passengers in Kherson on the last day of the year

In Kherson, a Russian drone dropped explosives on a minibus with 4 passengers, wounding the 39-year-old driver. Over the day, the occupiers shelled 37 settlements in the region, injuring 7 people.

Society • December 31, 10:06 AM • 20946 views
Occupants in Kherson region received special instructions before the assault: guerrillas explained why

Soldiers of the 1218th Motorized Rifle Regiment of the Russian Federation have been ordered to wear personal data in bullet casings for identification purposes. The command is preparing for significant losses of personnel during the planned assault operations.

War in Ukraine • December 30, 06:58 PM • 40319 views